Academic
Excellence.
Professional
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2015-2016
Catalog & Student Guide
Table of Contents
President’s Message ............................................................................................................................................................ 1
Preface .................................................................................................................................................................................. 2
History of New York Chiropractic College .................................................................................................................... 3
Mission, Values & Vision .................................................................................................................................................. 4
General Information ....................................................................................................................................................... 5-8
The Campus ....................................................................................................................................................................9-11
CATALOG
Admission to the College........................................................................................................................................... 13-14
Tuition & Fees............................................................................................................................................................. 15-17
Financial Aid Programs.............................................................................................................................................. 18-25
Academic Policies & Regulations ............................................................................................................................. 26-30
Doctor of Chiropractic Program .............................................................................................................................. 31-56
Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine of NYCC .............................................................. 57-75
School of Applied Clinical Nutrition ....................................................................................................................... 76-81
Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction Program .................................................. 82-86
Bachelor of Professional Studies Program ............................................................................................................. 87-88
Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Program ............................................................................................... 89-94
Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy Program ................................................................................................... 95-97
Center for Postgraduate & Continuing Education ...................................................................................................... 98
Board of Trustees & Administration ..................................................................................................................... 99-100
Faculty....................................................................................................................................................................... 101-108
Travel Directions to NYCC .......................................................................................................................................... 109
Academic Calendar ................................................................................................................................................. 110-111
STUDENT GUIDE
Essential Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 113
Abbreviated Campus Directory .................................................................................................................................... 114
I.
Academic Affairs ............................................................................................................................................. 115-124
A. Attendance Requirements............................................................................................................................... 115
B. Health Clearance Policies ....................................................................................................................... 115-116
C. Anatomy Laboratory Policy ................................................................................................................... 116-117
D. Chiropractic Adjusting Policy ........................................................................................................................ 117
E. Acupuncture Treatment and Herbal Recommendation Policy (MSA/MSAOM Programs) ......... 117-118
F. Religious Observances .................................................................................................................................... 118
G. Language Skills ................................................................................................................................................. 118
H. Examination Procedures and Final Exams .................................................................................................. 118
I. Grading Policies ....................................................................................................................................... 118-119
J. Standards of Academic Progress ........................................................................................................... 119-121
K. Clinical Service Courses .................................................................................................................................. 121
L. Preparing for Licensure........................................................................................................................... 122-123
M. Instructional Technologies ............................................................................................................................. 123
N. iPad Policy ................................................................................................................................................. 123-124
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II. Research .................................................................................................................................................................... 124
III. Library ............................................................................................................................................................... 125-126
A. Hours of Operation ......................................................................................................................................... 125
B. Collection .......................................................................................................................................................... 125
C. Services ...................................................................................................................................................... 125-126
IV. Information Technology ................................................................................................................................ 126-129
A. Computer Use Policy .............................................................................................................................. 126-127
B. Wireless Network Usage Policy ............................................................................................................. 127-129
C. Telecommunication Services.......................................................................................................................... 129
D. Educational Technology ................................................................................................................................. 129
V. Academy for Academic Excellence and Student Success (AAESS)........................................................ 129-137
A. Purpose Statement ........................................................................................................................................... 129
B. Tutoring Services ..................................................................................................................................... 129-130
C. Learning Strategies ........................................................................................................................................... 130
D. Accessibility Services ............................................................................................................................... 130-136
E. Academic Advising .......................................................................................................................................... 137
F. Counseling Services ......................................................................................................................................... 137
VI. Code of Student Conduct & Ethics ............................................................................................................. 137-149
Preamble ................................................................................................................................................................... 137
A. Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 138-139
B. College Jurisdiction and Judicial Authority .................................................................................................. 139
C. Code of Student Conduct Offenses...................................................................................................... 139-141
D. Code of Ethics - Personal Statement ............................................................................................................ 141
E. Code of Ethics Offenses ........................................................................................................................ 141-142
F. Violation of Law and College Discipline ..................................................................................................... 142
G. Charges of Misconduct and Pre-Hearing Procedures........................................................................ 142-144
H. Administrative Hearing for Student Code Violations ................................................................................ 144
I. Interim Suspension .................................................................................................................................. 144-145
J. Judicial Panel Hearings............................................................................................................................ 145-147
K. Sanctions ................................................................................................................................................... 147-148
L. Request for an Appeal ............................................................................................................................. 148-149
M. Records...................................................................................................................... ........................................ 149
N. Interpretation and Review .............................................................................................................................. 149
VII. Registrar’s Office ............................................................................................................................................ 149-152
A. Name and Address Changes .................................................................................................................. 149-150
B. Annual Notification of Rights Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act .................. 150-152
C. Retention of Records ...................................................................................................................................... 152
D. Release of Credentials ..................................................................................................................................... 152
E. Transcripts ........................................................................................................................................................ 152
F. Registration Policies ........................................................................................................................................ 152
VIII. Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Policy............................................. 152-160
A. Scope of Policy ................................................................................................................................................. 152
B. Definitions ................................................................................................................................................ 152-154
C. Support for Those Affected ................................................................................................................... 155-157
D. Interim Measures and Accommodations ..................................................................................................... 157
E. Investigation ..................................................................................................................................................... 157
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Disciplinary Proceedings......................................................................................................................... 157-158
Confidentiality .................................................................................................................................................. 158
Retaliation.......................................................................................................................................................... 158
Amnesty..................................................................................................................................................... 158-159
Academic Freedom .......................................................................................................................................... 159
Clery Act Compliance ..................................................................................................................................... 159
Other Policies ................................................................................................................................................... 159
Designation of Authority ................................................................................................................................ 159
Policy Compliance ........................................................................................................................................... 159
Students’ Bill of Rights ............................................................................................................................ 159-160
IX. General Policies in Compliance with State & Federal Law ...................................................................... 160-166
A. Drug and Substance Abuse .................................................................................................................... 160-161
B. Federal Student Consumer Information Notice ......................................................................................... 161
Emergency Telephone Numbers .................................................................................................................. 162
C. Immunization ........................................................................................................................................... 163-164
D. Maintenance of Public Order......................................................................................................................... 164
E. Copyright Policy ............................................................................................................................................... 164
F. Campus Safety, Security, and Fire Report.................................................................................................... 164
G. Security .............................................................................................................................................................. 164
H. Emergency Procedures and Evacuation ...................................................................................................... 164
I. Whistleblower Policy ............................................................................................................................... 164-166
X. General College Policies ................................................................................................................................. 166-177
A. Smoking ............................................................................................................................................................. 166
B. Bulletin Board Posting Policy ................................................................................................................ 166-167
C. Children ............................................................................................................................................................. 167
D. Dress Regulations ............................................................................................................................................ 167
E. Fundraising Policy............................................................................................................................................ 168
F. Identification Cards ......................................................................................................................................... 168
G. Parking ....................................................................................................................................................... 168-169
H. Solicitation Policy............................................................................................................................................. 169
I. Snow Closing ............................................................................................................................................ 169-170
J. Student Complaints and Grievances..................................................................................................... 170-177
XI. Student Life ...................................................................................................................................................... 177-182
A. Student Activities ..................................................................................................................................... 177-178
B. Leadership Education ............................................................................................................................. 178-180
C. Club or Organization Events with Alcohol ......................................................................................... 180-182
D. Corporate Relations ......................................................................................................................................... 182
XII. Residence Life ................................................................................................................................................. 182-184
A. Residence Life Philosophy ..................................................................................................................... 182-183
B. Residency Requirements and Waivers of Residency .................................................................................. 183
C. Residence Life Contract Duration and Obligations ................................................................................... 183
D. License Termination and Refunds ........................................................................................................ 183-184
E. Withdrawal Refunds ........................................................................................................................................ 184
F. Room Assignments.......................................................................................................................................... 184
XIII. Center for Career Development and Professional Success ........................................................................... 185
A. United States ChiroMapTM ............................................................................................................................. 185
B. Practice Laws & Regulations .......................................................................................................................... 185
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Online Career Opportunities Database ........................................................................................................ 185
Student and Alumni Portal Pages .................................................................................................................. 185
Career Coaching/Counseling ......................................................................................................................... 185
Career Services Library ................................................................................................................................... 185
XIV. College Bookstore......................................................................................................................................... 185-186
A. Text Rental ........................................................................................................................................................ 186
B. Book Buyback................................................................................................................................................... 186
C. Supplies and Equipment ................................................................................................................................. 186
D. Bookstore Refund Policy ................................................................................................................................ 186
E. College Rings .................................................................................................................................................... 186
F. Other Services .................................................................................................................................................. 186
XV. Health Services................................................................................................................................................ 186-187
A. Campus Health Center – Seneca Falls Campus .......................................................................................... 186
B. Student Accident and Health Insurance....................................................................................................... 186
C. Seneca Falls Health Center ..................................................................................................................... 186-187
XVI. Dining Services...................................................................................................................................................... 187
XVII. Health & Fitness Education ...................................................................................................................... 187-189
A. Health & Fitness Education Philosophy ...................................................................................................... 187
B. Types of Programs Offered ................................................................................................................... 187-188
C. Health & Fitness Center Facilities Available for Use................................................................................. 188
D. Health & Fitness Center Closings ................................................................................................................. 188
E. Health & Fitness Center Access .................................................................................................................... 188
F. Spouse/Faculty/Staff/Dependent Membership ........................................................................................ 189
XVIII. Other Campus Services ............................................................................................................................ 189-190
A. Mail Services ..................................................................................................................................................... 189
B. Student Mailroom Usage ................................................................................................................................ 189
C. Duplication Center .......................................................................................................................................... 189
D. Monitor Announcements ....................................................................................................................... 189-190
E. Lost and Found ................................................................................................................................................ 190
F. Emergency Calls ............................................................................................................................................... 190
G. Student Lockers................................................................................................................................................ 190
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President’s Message
Welcome to New York Chiropractic College! It’s an exciting time to be here and I am delighted that you have chosen
to pursue a professional education here in New York’s beautiful Finger Lakes Region.
In just three short years, we will celebrate the Centennial of the launch of our flagship doctor of chiropractic program.
In recent years, we have expanded our academic offerings to include a baccalaureate degree, and several master’s
degrees. As you explore this catalog it will quickly become obvious that our diverse programs richly support our
commitment to be recognized as a leading institution for the education and training of collaborative natural healthcare
professionals and academicians.
It should come as no surprise that I believe New York Chiropractic College is a very special place. I'm not alone in
that belief. We were the first institution ever recognized as the Chiropractic College of the Year by the American
Chiropractic Association. Both the Guide to Military Friendly Schools and GI Jobs acknowledged NYCC as a Military
Friendly School and for six years in a row, the Chronicle of Higher Education has included us on its prestigious Honor
Roll of Great Colleges to Work For.
Our students engage in advanced research, and benefit from incomparable clinical opportunities at renowned
healthcare facilities and academic institutions, and our alumni enjoy rewarding careers in traditional solo practice,
collaborative healthcare systems, and in healthcare education and administration. NYCC established the first-ever
chiropractic residency in a Veterans’ Administration facility and now has the honor of serving as the Academic
Affiliate for two VA residencies.
Situated on 286 lush acres, the campus offers an optimal environment for scholarly endeavors and easy access to
major cities and diverse recreational activities.
Again, welcome! I trust you will find your stay with us most rewarding!
Yours in Good Health,
Frank J. Nicchi, DC, MS
President
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Preface
This Catalog and Student Guide provides a description of
the programs, policies, faculty and staff of New York
Chiropractic College. While information is current at the
time of publication, it is subject to change without prior
notice. This dated edition replaces and supersedes all
prior editions. Please visit our websites at www.nycc.edu
and aom.nycc.edu.
Actions of harassment include, but are not limited to,
vulgar or derogatory language or other conduct creating a
hostile environment, and threatening language or actions
directed against a person because of non-job-related
issues such as physical characteristics or sexual
orientation. Other types of illegal, discriminatory actions
that cause harm to a person – especially with respect to
matters such as employment, financial aid, academic or
professional performance and/or advancement – will not
be tolerated.
New York Chiropractic College offers equal educational
opportunity to all persons without regard to age, race,
color, gender, handicap or disability, Disabled Veteran or
Vietnam Veteran status, national origin, religion, sexual
orientation, or marital status. This policy applies to all
matters, including admission and education of students,
availability of student loans, grants, scholarships,
employment and promotion of teaching and nonteaching
personnel, and activities conducted on premises owned or
occupied by the College. Married-student housing
accommodations are provided in accordance with New
York State’s statutory recognition of marriage
relationships.
All instances of harassment must be reported to the
appropriate supervisory person or the office of Human
Resources. Such complaints will be fully investigated by
officers of the College, or their designees, to achieve an
equitable and satisfactory resolution.
The College’s Equal Opportunity Officer coordinates all
of the College’s compliance efforts under Title IX of the
Education Amendments of 1972 (regarding sex
discrimination), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973 (regarding disability discrimination), the Age
Discrimination Act of 1975 (regarding age
discrimination), and other applicable federal and state
nondiscrimination legislation. The Equal Opportunity
Officer’s office is in Room 205 of the Administration
Building. The telephone number is 315-568-3105.
Behavior exhibited by faculty, staff and students must
reflect respect for each individual’s rights and dignity as a
human being. Harassment is contrary to the College’s
philosophy and is prohibited by federal and state laws.
The College neither condones nor permits any type of
harassment that is severe, pervasive, and/or creates a
hostile environment that interferes with an employee’s
work or a student’s opportunity to learn.
It is the student’s responsibility to become familiar with
and follow all regulations of the College. This Catalog and
Student Guide as well as posted notices are used to
inform people of campus governance.
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History of New York Chiropractic College
The landscape of healthcare education in New York
changed forever in 1919 when Dr. Frank Dean founded
the Columbia Institute of Chiropractic, later to become
New York Chiropractic College. Dr. Dean served nearly
40 years as the institution's first president. During the
1950s, the Institute grew through mergers with the
Columbia College of Chiropractic and Atlantic States
Chiropractic Institute. Following Dr. Dean's death in
1958, Dr. Lorraine Welch served briefly as interim
president.
Dr. Frank Nicchi (NYCC’ 78) succeeded Dr. Padgett in
2000. An educator at heart, his vision has led the College
to build on its chiropractic roots. Beginning in 2002 a
dramatic academic expansion has led to the addition of
graduate degrees in acupuncture, acupuncture and
Oriental medicine, diagnostic imaging, applied clinical
nutrition, clinical anatomy, and human anatomy and
physiology instruction. A baccalaureate degree
completion program and various certificate programs
round out the College's offerings. NYCC established the
first ever chiropractic residency in a Veterans
Administration hospital. Success of this pilot program led
to the establishment of five residency sites in VA
hospitals across the country. The College serves as
academic affiliate for two of these sites.
In 1959, Dr. Ernest Napolitano was named president.
Under his leadership the College achieved national
prominence. In the 1970s the Columbia Institute became
New York Chiropractic College, moved to Long Island,
was granted an absolute charter by the New York State
Board of Regents, and received accreditation of its
Doctor of Chiropractic degree program by the Council on
Chiropractic Education.
Beginning in 2010, the college embraced online
education. A Master of Science degree in Applied Clinical
Nutrition and another in Human Anatomy and
Physiology Instruction are now available entirely online.
Hybrid offerings now enrich other degree programs.
For six consecutive years beginning in 2009, the Chronicle
of Higher Education surveyed NYCC employees regarding
their satisfaction with the College as a workplace. In each
year, New York Chiropractic College was recognized as a
Great College to Work For. After the first year, the
Chronicle recognized those institutions achieving an
exceptional level of excellence by naming them to the
Honor Roll. NYCC was named to that elite group and has
repeated the achievement in each of the following years.
Dr. Napolitano passed away in 1985, shortly after seeing
NYCC achieve regional accreditation by the Middle States
Association of Colleges and Schools. He was succeeded
by Acting President Dr. Neil Stern, who served until
1987, when Dr. Keith Asplin was appointed president.
Constrained in its efforts to expand on Long Island,
NYCC acquired the former Eisenhower College campus
in Seneca Falls, New York in 1989. Shortly thereafter,
Dr. Kenneth W. Padgett was appointed president and led
the effort to move the college 300 miles north. In 1991
the new campus was opened on 286 acres in the heart of
the Finger Lakes Region of Central New York. New
facilities included academic and administrative buildings
as well as an extensive library, athletic center, and
residence halls. Subsequent years have seen the
construction of two new academic buildings on campus
and the addition of clinics in Seneca Falls, Syracuse,
Cheektowaga, Depew, Rochester, and elsewhere. Many of
these facilities continue to serve NYCC students today. In
addition, collaborations with the Veterans
Administration, several hospitals, and various private
facilities ensure diverse opportunities for clinical
education.
Recent years have seen remodeling and significant
upgrades in our library, residence halls, academic facilities,
and technology. As it has always been, New York
Chiropractic College is on the cutting edge of natural
healthcare education. Looking to the future, we will
continue to focus on academic excellence, quality patient
care, and professional leadership, seizing every
opportunity to enhance our reputation as a leading
institution for the training of collaborative natural
healthcare professionals and academicians.
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Mission, Values & Vision
MISSION STATEMENT
New York Chiropractic College is committed to academic excellence, quality patient care, and professional leadership.
VALUES
We value…

The core principles of all our natural healthcare programs.
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Our heritage as a chiropractic educational institution.
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The provision of the finest natural healthcare education, clinical experience, and support systems to facilitate alumni
success in diverse careers.

Innovative teaching and learning methods that complement and enhance our existing programs.

The development and utilization of best practices in lifelong learning, interprofessional collaborative healthcare,
scholarship, and the exploration of new knowledge.
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Excellence, honesty, accountability, and fiscal responsibility in all endeavors.

Diversity, inclusiveness, and tolerance in all interactions.

An environment that balances knowledge, authority, and responsibility.

The cultivation of nurturing relationships with all our stakeholders.

Our role as an authority in natural healthcare education and the leadership role(s) our faculty, staff, and alumni have
within the communities they serve.
VISION
NYCC will be recognized as a leading institution for the education and training of natural healthcare professionals and
academicians who embrace interprofessional collaboration.
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General Information
New York Chiropractic College offers the following degree programs. Enrollment in other than registered or otherwise
approved programs may jeopardize a student’s eligibility for certain student aid awards.
New York State
HEGIS Code
Degree Programs
DC
Doctor of Chiropractic
1221
MSA
Master of Science in Acupuncture
1229
MSAOM
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
1229
MSACN
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition
1229
MSHAPI
Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction
0805
BPS
Bachelor of Professional Studies with a major in Life Science
(Note: this program is only available to NYCC students enrolled in
the DC, MSA, or MSAOM programs)
1201
MSDI
Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging
1225
MSCA
Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy
1229
Certificate Programs
WFN
Whole Food Nutrition
1299
SSHP
Sports Science and Human Performance
1221
CSO
Custom Stabilizing Orthotics
1221
Information pertaining to all NYCC degree programs is presented in the first sections of this document, while the
information that is specific for each program is presented in the individual program sections.
INSTITUTIONAL LEARNING OBJECTIVES
As our mission statement outlines, the goal of the New
York Chiropractic College is to offer the highest quality
graduate education by ensuring that those completing
our programs meet the following institutional learning
objectives:
1.
Develop critical thinking skills using current
evidence and practices to make informed
decisions. (Academic Excellence, Quality
Patient Care)
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2.
Use information literacy skills to effectively
locate, analyze, and integrate information.
(Academic Excellence, Quality Patient Care,
Professional Leadership)
3.
Demonstrate effective forms of
communication. (Academic Excellence,
Quality Patient Care, Professional Leadership)
4.
Behave ethically, professionally, and with
integrity. (Academic Excellence, Quality
Patient Care, Professional Leadership)
5.
Practice with intraprofessional and
interprofessional collaboration. (Quality Patient
Care, Professional Leadership)
6.
Display leadership skills applicable to the field of
study. (Professional Leadership)
7.
8.
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition
Program (MSACN)
The Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition degree
program advances the Mission, Vision and Values of New
York Chiropractic College through its preparation of
clinical nutrition professionals. The program places
emphasis on the principles of quality patient-centered care
Conduct themselves in a caring and
compassionate manner sensitive toward others of through the analysis of evidence and the utilization of the
highest standards in nutritional assessment, intervention,
all cultures and backgrounds. (Quality Patient
promotion of health, and case management focusing on
Care, Professional Leadership)
the use of whole foods and therapeutic plants in an
integrative approach to optimal wellness.
Understand the theoretical underpinnings and
application of chosen discipline. (Academic
Master of Science in Human Anatomy and
Excellence)
Physiology Instruction Program (MSHAPI)
ACADEMIC PROGRAM PURPOSE STATEMENTS
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Instruction degree program builds on the prior graduate or
Doctor of Chiropractic Program (DC)
professional school education in anatomy and physiology
of terminal healthcare and graduate academic degree
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program advances the
holders, thoroughly preparing them as undergraduate
Mission, Vision, and Values of New York Chiropractic
educators. This is accomplished through training in the
College through its preparation of doctors of chiropractic
theory and best practices of undergraduate education and
who provide primary and collaborative care, and who place
specific orientation of the candidate’s established and
special emphasis on neuromusculoskeletal conditions and
newly acquired skills to the student demographic he or she
overall patient wellness.
will encounter teaching anatomy and physiology to
undergraduate students.
Master of Science in Acupuncture Program (MSA)
Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Program
(MSDI)
The Acupuncture Master of Science degree program
provides a comprehensive professional education in
acupuncture and aspects of Oriental medicine that
prepares graduates to practice as independent healthcare
providers capable of practicing in multidisciplinary
healthcare settings.
The Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging residency is a
full-time graduate degree program dedicated to the
creation of chiropractic radiologists through a
comprehensive academic, clinical, and research
curriculum.
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine Program (MSAOM)
Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy Program
(MSCA)
The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Master of Science
degree program provides a comprehensive professional
education in acupuncture and Oriental medicine that
prepares graduates to practice as independent healthcare
providers capable of practicing in multidisciplinary
healthcare settings.
The Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy graduate
degree program provides a comprehensive professional
education that focuses on developing professional teachers
of human applied clinical anatomy. Through New York
Chiropractic College and cooperating institutions, students
are trained in pedagogical technique and practical teaching
experience to students of chiropractic, medicine, nursing,
and other healthcare professions.
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Bachelor of Professional Studies Program (BPS)
Custom Stabilizing Orthotics (CSO)
The Bachelor of Professional Studies degree program
provides a life-science degree for New York Chiropractic
College students who need/or desire to complete their
undergraduate studies.
The core courses selected provide a strong foundation of
understanding of the anatomy and function of the lower
extremity. The elective provides specific training and
opportunity to analyze gait and posture in a number of
normal and pathologic conditions. Students will also have
the opportunity to scan images, order and fit individuals
for Custom Made Stabilizing Orthotics.
Whole Food Nutrition Advanced Certificate (WFN)
The Whole Food Nutrition Advanced Certificate supports
the College’s mission of academic excellence by providing
diversity to the nutrition curriculum and embracing the
concept of whole food nutrition. Given the increased
interest in whole food nutrition among both students and
practitioners, NYCC has developed an advanced certificate
to offer students who have a desire to use nutrition in their
practice with a whole food foundation which provides an
approach to patient care that is distinct from the core
curriculum. The Certificate incorporates four core
curriculum courses from the Doctor of Chiropractic
program plus an elective course, The Basics of Whole
Food Nutrition.
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES
Commencement exercises for the Doctor of Chiropractic
program are held each trimester. Commencement
exercises for all other programs are held annually. In
addition to conferring degrees, awards for academic
excellence and achievement are also presented.
ACCREDITATION, REGISTRATION, AND
CERTIFICATION
Advanced Certificate in Sports Science and Human
Performance (SSHP)
Accreditation and Registration
New York Chiropractic College holds an Absolute Charter
from the New York State Board of Regents.
The Advanced Certificate in Sports Science and Human
Performance is a concentration designed to support our
students with an interest in management and treatment of
the athlete. The series of courses and clinical opportunities
will advance the students’ knowledge, skills and abilities in
the care of the athletic population.
New York Chiropractic College’s programs are registered
by the New York State Education Department.
New York Chiropractic College is accredited by the Middle
States Commission on Higher Education, 3624 Market
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (267-284-5000). The
Middle States Commission on Higher Education is an
institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S.
Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation.
The SSHP Advanced Certificate is designed to foster
student growth and development, focusing on treatment
and management of the athletic population.
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The student will demonstrate knowledge of the
concepts of the Athletic Triage Model and the role
chiropractic can play as part of an integrated
healthcare team.

The student will study the role chiropractic plays in
restoration and regeneration as it pertains to athletic
performance.

The student will identify the necessity of appropriate
diagnosis and management to support quality patient
care
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
(MSCHE) – www.msche.org.
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program at New York
Chiropractic College is awarded programmatic
accreditation by The Council on Chiropractic Education,
8049 North 85th Way, Scottsdale, AZ 85258-4321, Phone:
480-443-8877, Website: www.cce-usa.org.
The Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine Master of Science in Acupuncture and Master of
Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine programs
are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for
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Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. ACAOM is located at Maryland
8941 Aztec Drive, Eden Prairie, MN 55347, Phone:
952-212-2434, Website: www.acaom.org.
New York Chiropractic College is registered with the
Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Documentation of all College accreditations is kept on file
in the Office of Accreditation.
Minnesota
Concerns regarding the College’s compliance with the
standards or its accreditors should be directed to the
appropriate agency at their address listed above.
New York Chiropractic College is registered as a
Private Institution with the Minnesota Office of
Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to
136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the
institution. Credits earned at the institution may not
transfer to all other institutions.
Online Programs (Master of Science in Applied
Clinical Nutrition; Master of Science in Human
Anatomy and Physiology Instruction)
Certifications
New York Chiropractic College makes every effort to
The College is certified by the United States Department
assure that we have obtained the necessary approvals
of Education to offer the following programs:
and/or waivers from all United States jurisdictions.
However, regulations change frequently and requirements
Federal Pell Grants
sometimes change without notice. Students who have
Federal College Work Study Program
concerns with the College’s compliance with applicable
Federal Perkins Loans
standards and/or authorization to offer programs in any
Direct Federal Loans
state or territory should contact that jurisdiction directly.
Federal Family Education Loan Program (FFELP)
Updated information, contact information for state
Federal Stafford Loans (formerly GSL)
agencies, and information on how to register a complaint
Veterans Educational Benefits
may be found on the NYCC website and on the Student
Vocational Rehabilitation Benefits
Portal under the Consumer Information section.
Alaska
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) Master of
Science degree programs — Applied Clinical
Nutrition and Human Anatomy and Physiology
Instruction — are exempt from authorization
requirements in Alaska under Alaska Statute 14.48 and
Regulation 20 AAC 17.015(a)(8) because the programs
are delivered via distance education and NYCC has
not established a physical presence in the state.
Arkansas
New York Chiropractic is currently not accepting
applications from residents of Arkansas into the
Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition and
Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Instruction online degree programs.
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The Campus
Academic Facilities
students perform treatments in the Campus Health
Center at some time during their internship portion of the
program as one of their clinical rotation sites.
Three academic buildings at the Seneca Falls campus
serve as major centers for NYCC’s instructional, research
and student-life programs. These contain four
amphitheater-style lecture halls and conventional
classrooms equipped with multimedia instructional
technology, plus laboratories for basic sciences, X-ray
positioning and reading, diagnostics, technique and skill
classes, and research programs and activities. Also
included in the academic building complex are the
Campus Health Center, computer laboratories, the
Center for Career Development and Professional
Success, and the offices of student activities and housing.
In addition, these buildings contain faculty offices and the
offices of the Dean of Chiropractic Education, the Dean
of the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine, Director of the School of Applied Clinical
Nutrition, and the Academic Directors.
Seneca Falls Health Center, Seneca Falls, New York
The Seneca Falls Health Center is located on the main
campus, across from the Standard Process Health &
Fitness Education Center. It is an integrated
multidisciplinary health center that offers a variety of
services – including chiropractic, podiatry, acupuncture
and Oriental medicine, nutritional counseling and
massage therapy. This is a full fee facility that serves the
surrounding community. Chiropractic students in ninth
and tenth trimesters assigned to Seneca Falls are based
out of the Seneca Falls Health Center. All acupuncture
and Oriental medicine students participate in care at this
health center. This site is also home to the Herbal
Dispensary.
New York Chiropractic College Health Centers
Rochester Outpatient Health Center, Henrietta, New York
Each of the health centers of New York Chiropractic
College is well-equipped with multiple examination and
treatment rooms, rehabilitation equipment, an intern
lounge with networked computers, a library, and
classrooms. These facilities provide the clinical and
educational environments in which student interns
receive guided experiences to develop the skills,
knowledge and attitudes necessary to become competent
and confident practitioners.
The Health Center at Henrietta is located within a suburb
of Rochester, N.Y., surrounded by residential
developments and thriving businesses. The health center
has convenient access to the city of Rochester,
surrounding suburbs, Lake Ontario and the Finger Lakes
region. This center provides chiropractic, acupuncture,
and nutritional counseling. Chiropractic students may
spend trimesters eight through ten at this hub and its
associated spokes to gain diverse, real-world practice
experiences. Acupuncture students may also rotate
through this site as part of the clinical experience.
Campus Health Center, Seneca Falls Campus
The Campus Health Center is located in the main
Academic Building. This health center has both
chiropractic and acupuncture services available. In this
health center, students learn to provide care and perform
treatment in a practice setting by serving the healthcare
needs of the entire campus community as well as
immediate family members of students, faculty, and staff
free of charge. In addition, Medicaid patients are seen
from the community free of charge as a community
service. All chiropractic students in their seventh
trimester apply classroom and textbook knowledge in the
Campus Health Center as their first internship
experience. All acupuncture and Oriental medicine
Depew Health Center, Depew, New York (Western NY)
The Depew Health Center is situated on a busy county
road in a suburb of Buffalo. It is a residential and business
locale with convenient access from most areas of the Erie
County region, including downtown Buffalo, its adjacent
towns and Niagara Falls. This center offers acupuncture,
chiropractic, and massage therapy. Chiropractic students
assigned to Depew for trimesters eight through ten spend
their time both here and at its spoke sites. Acupuncture
students may also rotate through this site as part of the
clinical experience.
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Levittown Health Center, Levittown, New York (Long Island)
The library staff provides in-person, online and telephone
services that include reference, circulation, interlibrary
loan, and informational literacy programs.
The Levittown Health Center is situated in a suburban
residential and business locale with convenient access
from the New York City region and eastern Long Island.
Chiropractic, acupuncture, nutritional counseling, and
diagnostic imaging services are provided here. Eighththrough tenth-trimester chiropractic students assigned to
Levittown spend time here and at its associated spokes.
Academy for Academic Excellence and Student
Success
Situated on the ground floor of the Library is the
College’s Academy for Academic Excellence and Student
Success, where students can receive both academic
counseling and tutorial services to assist with their
learning activities. Also, Counseling Services is located in
this suite, and appointments for personal counseling can
be made here.
Research Center
Laboratories in the Research Center are equipped with
state-of-the-art instrumentation to extend our knowledge
in such areas as the physiology of spinal manipulation,
etiology and pathogenesis of musculoskeletal pain
disorders, and the effects of natural healthcare therapies
on gait, posture, and human performance. State-of-the-art
measurement information systems are available through
the Research Center to conduct patient-reported
outcomes research in collaboration with our health
centers. Faculty mentorship assists students with
conducting independent research projects. These
resources offer a unique opportunity for students to
integrate cutting-edge research into their clinical
education.
Anatomy Center
Located on the Library’s ground floor is the Anatomy
Center, consisting of the anatomy laboratory and
prosection theater. The prosection theater is equipped
with video equipment and monitors to preview the day’s
dissection for the students. The Anatomy Center also
includes cold-storage and preparation rooms for
cadavers, X-ray equipment, faculty offices, and
conference areas.
Kenneth W. Padgett Administration Building
Library
The Administration Building is the primary location of
administrative, enrollment management, and institutional
support services for the College. The offices of President,
Executive Vice President and Provost, and Vice President
of Finance and Administrative Services are located in this
building, along with the offices of Accounting, Payroll,
Purchasing, Accreditation, Institutional Effectiveness,
Bursar, Computer Services, Human Resources,
Institutional Advancement, Enrollment Management
(Admissions, Financial Aid, Registrar and Alumni
Affairs), Facilities Management, and Campus Security.
The Administration Building also houses student, faculty
and staff dining facilities, mail and central duplication
services, the Delavan Theater, and the NYCC Museum of
Cultural Heritage, which includes the exhibit of Arnold
M. Goldschmidt.
The NYCC Library is a significant part of the academic
community, offering a dynamic environment for learning
with group study rooms, quiet study areas, and the Library
Commons, a student-centric area with comfortable
seating and flexible workspace groupings promoting
interaction and collaboration.
The extensive collections of print and electronic books,
journals, and media have been developed to enhance all
programs. Access to online databases, eJournals and
eBooks is available through networked desktop
computers or wireless access for ease of student and
faculty research.
The library houses radiographic films, models, and
demonstration videos of lectures in chiropractic,
acupuncture, nutrition, and human anatomy and
physiology. Of special interest is the collection of Materia
Medica for use by the students in the Oriental medicine
program. Plus, rare and out-of-print materials on
chiropractic, nutrition, acupuncture and Oriental
medicine are available for research and study.
Dining Facility
The dining facility is located on the main floor of the
Administration Building, with kitchen and storage
facilities located on the lower level. The food service area,
known as the “Servery,” is open daily for students,
faculty, staff and guests. The three dining rooms serve as
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eating areas and as locations for meetings, receptions,
luncheons and formal banquets. There is combined
seating for over 400 persons. The dining rooms are
aesthetically pleasing, with high ceilings and 15-foot
windows that provide excellent views of the campus
landscape.
Residence Halls
Coffee Kiosk – Brewed Awakenings
The campus has five suite-style residence halls. All suites
include single bedrooms, a living/study room, and either
one or two bathrooms. Standard features include
wall-to-wall carpeting, a refrigerator, TV cable service to
the living/study room, and a wireless network. Each
building has a centralized kitchen, recreation room,
washer/dryer facilities, and storage space.
NYCC’s residence halls provide students with a secure
campus environment that offers a social yet private
residential campus life for unmarried and married
students, and married students with dependent children.
Located in Academic I Building, lower level.
Delavan Theater
The Delavan Theater, located in the Administration
Building, seats 350 people for College and community
activities. Its full complement of equipment and lighting
makes this an ideal site for dance, theatrical, musical, and
other special events.
Standard Process Health and Fitness Education
Center
Students, faculty and staff enjoy one of the finest regional
recreational facilities in NYCC’s 88,000 square-foot
Health & Fitness Center. Health & Fitness Center
memberships are also available to residents of the Seneca
Falls community through the College’s Department of
Health & Fitness Education. Within the Health & Fitness
Center is a 32,000 square-foot gymnasium, which
accommodates a variety of recreational, athletic, cultural
and academic functions. The gymnasium features four
basketball courts – which can be converted to four tennis
courts, three volleyball courts, or four badminton courts –
and a 150-meter, four-lane track. It is also the site of the
College’s commencement exercises and large community
events.
The New York Chiropractic College Museum
(NYCC Museum)
The mission of the NYCC Museum, and its collections, is
to gather and preserve artifacts relating to the history and
cultural heritage of the programs offered at NYCC and to
expand the understanding of natural healthcare to the
College community and world at large. Through
collections and exhibits both physical and electronic, the
Museum strives to reflect the past, present and future of
natural healthcare at New York Chiropractic College.
Currently, the Arnold M. Goldschmidt exhibit displays
artifacts that trace the history of spinal manipulation since
ancient times. There are photos and documents that span
the more than 100 years of chiropractic history, as well as
a collection of diagnostic and therapeutic equipment used
by chiropractors over the last century. The NYCC
Museum will house other exhibits, including objects from
the Arnold M. Goldschmidt exhibit, within the walls of
the Museum and around the campus.
A 3,700 square-foot fitness center is equipped with both
cardiovascular and free-weight equipment. Additional
amenities within the Health & Fitness Center include two
racquetball/handball courts; a six-lane, 25-meter
swimming pool; an aerobics room; and men’s and
women’s locker rooms. The 286-acre NYCC campus also
provides a variety of outdoor recreational venues,
featuring basketball and volleyball courts; two
multipurpose athletic fields utilized for soccer, lacrosse,
and flag football; an executive nine-hole golf course; and
driving range.
Bookstore
The Campus Bookstore is located in the tunnel
connecting the Administrative and Academic buildings.
The Bookstore is operated by the Follett Higher
Education Group, and is open year-round. It stocks and
sells required textbooks, healthcare-related publications,
and a variety of instructional supplies and study materials.
At the Bookstore, students and other customers also may
purchase sundries, beverages, snacks, and greeting cards,
along with a full line of NYCC gifts and clothing.
President’s Residence
The President’s residence at the Seneca Falls campus
serves as a private home for the President and his family,
and is utilized for College-related receptions and other
social functions.
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Catalog
New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Phone: 1-800-234-6922
Websites:
www.nycc.edu
aom.nycc.edu
www.nycchealthcenters.com
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Admission to the College
The College is committed to providing programs of
academic excellence to the best-qualified and most highly
motivated individuals. Candidates are selected based on
academic credentials and on profiles of successful
students and alumni of NYCC.
the candidate’s motivational characteristics and
personality strengths. In certain instances, the
interview may be waived.
6. During the interview process, applicants may also be
asked to generate brief written samples
demonstrating communications ability.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
When to Apply
Please refer to the individual program section for a
complete description of the academic requirements for
each degree program.
Completed application forms should be submitted within
three to six months of the intended trimester start date.
New students entering the chiropractic program are
admitted to start in the September, January and May
trimesters.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS
How to Apply
NYCC operates on a rolling-admission basis. Application
should be made after the prospective student has
completed at least 50 semester hours of college study; and
for chiropractic students, half of the prerequisite science
courses should have been completed.
1. A letter of application and completed application
form must be submitted. The letter of application
should provide a brief personal profile of the
applicant, including motivations for applying to the
College.
Students who have been admitted to one of NYCC’s
professional-degree programs (DC or MSA/MSAOM)
may apply to the Bachelor of Professional Studies
program at any time during their DC or MSA/MSAOM
program; however, they are accepted only after
successfully completing at NYCC – with a “C” grade or
better – 30 credits of basic-science course work.
2. A nonrefundable $60.00 application fee should be
remitted.
3. Prospective students must instruct the registrars of
ALL colleges or universities they’ve attended to
forward OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS of academic
records directly to the NYCC Admissions Office.
Selection of Candidates
4. Written references should be submitted as follows:
After the applicant has satisfied admission requirements
by supplying documentation and completing an
interview, the prospective student’s complete application
package (transcripts, essays, references, interview
evaluation) will be reviewed. Upon completion of the
review, the applicant will be notified of the College’s
admission decision. If space is no longer available for the
trimester requested on the application, the applicant will
be contacted by the Admissions Office and considered
for the next available trimester.
DC Program – one from each: an academic instructor,
a doctor of chiropractic, and a character reference of
choice.
MSA/MSAOM Programs – one from each: an
academic instructor or employer, a healthcare
provider, and a character reference of choice.
MSACN Program – no references required.
MSHAPI Program – no references required.
Submission of fraudulent documents, misrepresentation,
or deliberate omission of any relevant information in the
application process shall be cause for rejection of the
candidate, or revocation of admission.
5. Eligible applicants are invited to attend an admission
interview. The admission interview is used to assess
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Characteristics of a successful candidate for admission:
CAMPUS VISITATION DAYS AND TOURS

Superior communication skills, both oral and written;

A good understanding of the nature of the student’s
intended profession as distinguished from other
healing arts;
NYCC invites students to make individual appointments
to tour the campus, attend classes and labs, talk with
current students and instructors, sample lunch in NYCC’s
dining facilities and/or stay overnight in one of the
residence halls.

Evidence of strong motivation to become a
healthcare practitioner;
Admissions counseling is strongly encouraged and is
available in conjunction with campus visits.

Initiative and honesty, as evidenced by the
candidate’s transactions within the application
process and in all information submitted in support
of the application;
For further information on visiting NYCC or to schedule
an appointment, contact the Admissions Office at
1-800-234-6922.

Address all correspondence regarding admission to:
Academic achievement that compares favorably to
that of successful students at NYCC.
New York Chiropractic College
Admissions Office
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148-0800
1-800-234-6922 (NYCC)
315-568-3040
Fax: 315-568-3087
If any academic documentation for admission has not yet
been received at the time of acceptance, the applicant is
offered a provisional acceptance. An official acceptance
occurs only after the selected candidate has supplied
official transcripts and other documents as required.
View NYCC on the Internet at
www.nycc.edu or aom.nycc.edu
Notification of Admission Status
All applicants receive written status updates on their
applications. An acceptance letter qualifying the entering
class date is sent to all accepted applicants.
or
E-mail NYCC Admissions at
enrollnow@nycc.edu
Candidates’ Responses
Applicants notified of acceptance or invited to continue
their candidacy are expected to reply promptly in writing
to indicate their enrollment intentions. Those accepting
an offer of admission must make a non-refundable
deposit of $400 within 30 days following notification to
secure a seat in the desired class. The deposit will be
applied toward the first trimester’s tuition and fees.
Accepted candidates who have deposited for a particular
term may defer their admission to a subsequent term, with
the approval of the Admissions Office and based on the
availability of space.
As a courtesy to other applicants, an accepted candidate
who ultimately does not plan to enroll at NYCC is
requested to notify the Admissions Office of this fact, so
another student can be admitted in this slot.
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Tuition & Fees
required for completion of the BPS degree and other
associated administrative costs. No additional charges are
associated with obtaining the BPS degree.
TUITION
Doctor of Chiropractic Program
Chiropractic students who are scheduled for 17 to 28
credit hours will be charged a flat rate of $11,367 per
trimester for the 2015-2016 academic year. For students
falling above the 17 to 28 credit range, $499 will be added
to the flat rate for each credit above 28; for students
falling below that range, $499 will be subtracted from the
flat rate for each credit below 17. Tuition and fees are
subject to adjustments authorized by the Board of
Trustees. In such cases, due notice will be given.
PAYMENT POLICIES
All tuition charges must be paid in full by the date
established by the College for each trimester. Students
may receive a financial-aid deferment by completing their
loan applications and submitting them to the Financial
Aid Office by the designated deadline. If outstanding
charges exist, students will not be allowed to register on
Registration Day and will be required to register late upon
payment of tuition and fees, including the appropriate late
registration fines.
Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
Students whose balances are not covered by Financial Aid
may have the option of utilizing the College’s payment
plan. There is no finance charge or fee for enrolling in this
plan. To participate in the monthly payment plan, simply
submit the Payment Plan Agreement each trimester on
the Student Portal upon making your first payment. The
plan consists of four payments each trimester. The first
payment of 25% is due by the 10th of the month of
registration, and the next three payments of 25% each are
due the 10th of the next three consecutive months. A new
Payment Plan Agreement must be submitted each
trimester. Any late payment made under this plan will
result in a $100 late-payment fine and may result in the
student be deregistered from classes. If a payment plan is
entered into after the second month due date, 50% is due
in order to enroll. Students who have missed four due
dates during their enrollment may be required to pay
100% of their charges by the initial due date.
Tuition for the MSA and MSAOM programs is $509 per
credit for the 2014-2015 academic year. NYCC alumni
and students who concurrently enroll in the Doctor of
Chiropractic Program receive a 20% discount. The
discount does not apply to students who have completed
the MSA program and are continuing in the MSAOM
program.
Tuition and fees are subject to adjustments authorized by
the Board of Trustees. In addition to tuition charges, a
general fee and other fees, students incur expenses for
books and certain supplies.
Online Graduate Programs
Tuition for students in the online graduate programs is
$643 per credit hour for the 2015-2016 academic year.
There is no general fee or other fees associated with the
online program; however, students may incur expenses
for books and certain supplies.
Payments may be made by cash, check, or credit card.
Payment should be made in U.S. dollars. Credit card
payments are accepted online through the student portal.
NYCC accepts MasterCard, Visa, American Express and
Discover.
NYCC alumni and concurrent students receive a 20%
discount.
Bachelor of Professional Studies Program
No postdated checks will be accepted.
A $1,475 fee will be charged to students who are enrolled
in the DC or MSA/MSAOM degree programs who seek
to earn the Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) degree.
This fee covers the tuition for the capstone course
The College reserves the right to not accept personal
checks if there is a history of checks presented with
insufficient funds.
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FEES (2015-2016 ACADEMIC YEAR)
Fees Per Trimester
General Fee
1st trimester of DC enrollment ....................................................................................................... $285
Subsequent DC trimesters and all AOM trimesters .................................................................... $240
Technology Fee (DC and AOM students) ...............................................................................................$50
Meal Plans (mandatory minimum for students taking 12 or more credits)
DC students in trimesters 1-9 enrolled at Seneca Falls campus ................................................ $483
AOM students matriculating September 2015, living on campus ............................................. $483
AOM students matriculating September 2015, living off campus ............................................ $291
AOM students matriculating prior to September 2015, living on or off campus .................. $291
Infirmary Fee (for students taking 12 or more credits)
DC students enrolled at Seneca Falls campus .................................................................................$50
AOM students matriculating September 2015 ................................................................................$50
Other Fees/Deposits
Application Fee (nonrefundable)................................................................................................................$60
New Student Tuition Deposit .................................................................................................................. $400
Housing Deposit (first-time occupants) ................................................................................................. $100
Admission Deferral Fee (nonrefundable) .............................................................................................. $100
ID Card Replacement ...................................................................................................................................$10
Late Tuition Payment Fee ....................................................................................................................... $100
Late Registration Fee ....................................................................................................................................$50
Housing Contract Release Fee ................................................................................................................. $200
Returned Checks ..........................................................................................................................................$25
Outcomes Assessment Review ................................................................................................................ $500
Study Abroad Fee (AOM) ................................................................................................................... $1,095
Housing Fees per Trimester*
Single Room ................................................................................................................................... $2,590
Married ............................................................................................................................................ $3,234
Family .............................................................................................................................................. $3,692
*AOM students who matriculated prior to September 2015 and were living on campus during
the Spring 2015 trimester have the option of prorated, part-time housing fee structure.
Student Account Refunds
in good academic standing with the College or has an
outstanding “I” incomplete grade from a prior academic
term. Appeals to the policy may be made to the Financial
Aid office.
A student will receive an overpayment check whenever
there is a credit balance reflected on the student account.
Credit balances usually result from proceeds received
from grants, scholarships, student loans and other
payments. The calculation and distribution of student
refund checks is facilitated by the Bursar’s office. Student
refund checks resulting from credit balances are made
available to the student within 14 days of either the
beginning date of the academic term, or the date in which
the credit is generated. Financial aid disbursements or
refund checks may not be distributed, if the student is not
Refund Upon Withdrawal
Students who withdraw from the College prior to the
60% completion point of a term will have their
institutional charges adjusted. Tuition, fees, housing
charges, and required meal plans will be prorated based
on the percentage of the term completed as of the
student’s last date of attendance. If a student attends
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beyond the 60% point of a term, no refund will be made.
Students must contact the Academy for Academic
Excellence and Student Success to begin the withdrawal
process.
When a student who has paid using only personal funds
withdraws from the College, any credit balance after
returning internal scholarships will be returned to the
student.
Refund Upon Withdrawal From Concurrent
Programs
Penalties
The College reserves the right to deny admission or
registration to any person who has not paid in full all
outstanding financial obligations to the College. Unless
the debt has been discharged under the Bankruptcy
Reform Act of 1978, the College may, at its sole
discretion:
Students who concurrently matriculate in more than one
degree program and choose to fully withdraw from one of
the programs may be entitled to a tuition refund. The
withdrawn program’s tuition costs are refunded based on
the percentage of the term completed. If a student attends
beyond the 60% point of a trimester, no refund will be
made.
1. Refuse to admit or register the student;
Withdrawal from individual course(s) results in no refund
when it occurs after the drop/add period (refer to the
Academic Calendar for deadline).
2. Cancel the student’s registration;
Return of Title IV Funds
4. Remove the student from residence housing;
When a Federal Student Aid recipient withdraws from the
College, the amount of Title IV funds earned is based
upon the percentage of the term completed. For
withdrawals prior to the 60% point of the term, a pro-rata
refund calculation determines the amount of student aid a
student has earned. After the 60% point of the term, a
student is entitled to 100% of his/her student aid.
5. Withhold the student’s transcripts and diploma.
3. Bar the student from attending class;
Return of Federal Student Aid Funds
When a student who withdraws is eligible for a refund of
educational expenses or a student requests that awarded
funds be reduced, and Federal Financial Aid Funds
(Title IV) are involved, the institution must make
adjustments or repayments of any credit in the following
order:
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan
Federal Perkins Loans
Federal GradPLUS Loan
Federal Pell Grant
Other Title IV Student Assistance
Other Financial Aid programs
Student
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Financial Aid Programs
The office of Financial Aid endeavors to assist students in meeting their financial obligations through the aid of
scholarships, Federal College Work-Study, grants and loans. This section outlines the commonly used sources of
financial aid, eligibility criteria and application procedures. The following table, and sections below, list the scholarships,
grants and loans available at NYCC, along with main eligibility criteria and application process.
SOURCES OF FINANCIAL AID AT NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
Grants & Scholarships
Applicable to
All degree programs
DC Program Only
Program Name
NY State Veterans
Awards
Presidential Scholarships
NYCC Merit Scholarships
NYCC Academic
Scholarships
NYCC International
Scholarships
NYCC Education
Opportunity Awards
NYCC Endowed
Scholarships
MSA/MSAOM
Programs Only
NYCC Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine
Scholarship Education
Opportunity Awards
Description
NYS residents who have
complete eligible service
Competitive scholarships
Scholarships awarded to
prospective students;
based on previous
academic achievement
Competitive Scholarships
awarded to enrolled
students in each cohort
class of Trimesters 2-9
Competitive Scholarships
awarded to enrolled
nonresident alien students
who are classified as
Trimester 2 or higher; an
NYCC minimum GPA of
3.0 and essay required
Competitive Awards for
enrolled students who have
an NYCC minimum GPA
of 2.75; financial need and
essay considered
Competitive Scholarships
awarded to enrolled
students; details available
in Financial Aid Office
Competitive Scholarships
for enrolled students with
an NYCC minimum GPA
of 3.5; financial need and
essay considered
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Award Amount
Amounts vary
Amounts vary
3.0-3.49 GPA $1,500
3.5-4.0 GPA $2,500
Total for first academic
year
$300 - $500 per
trimester
$500 per trimester
$1,500 maximum per
award year
$500 per trimester
$1,500 maximum per
award year
Award amounts vary
$500 per trimester
$1,500 maximum per
award year
Loan Programs
Applicable to
Program
All degree
Federal
programs
Unsubsidized
Stafford Loan
Academic Year
Maximum
Master’s degree
programs:
$20,500;
DC program: May
be awarded up to
$33,000
Interest
2014-2015
Fixed rate
6.21%
Eligibility
Financial need
Application
FAFSA
Form, Master
Promissory
Note/Loan
Application
Graduate PLUS
Loan
May be awarded up
to student budget
less other aid
2014-2015
Fixed rate
7.21%
Credit worthy
FAFSA Form
Federal Perkins
Loan
$4,000
Fixed rate 5%
Financial need
Financial Aid
Form
U.S. and
International
Student Private
Loans
Amounts vary
Vary by loan
program
Vary by loan
program
Contact the
Financial Aid
Office for
information
Employment
Applicable To
All degree
programs
Program
Federal Work
Study
Annual Maximum
Varies according to
work load and unmet
need
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Eligibility
Financial Need
Application
Financial Aid Form
and
NYCC Application
COST OF EDUCATION/STUDENT EXPENSE BUDGETS
Eligibility for financial aid is determined by a student’s financial need and the costs associated with attending the
institution, called the “student budget” or “cost of education.” The components of a student’s budget include direct
educational costs (tuition, fees, books and supplies) and indirect costs (room and board, personal expenses and
transportation) as prescribed by the U.S. Department of Education.
Student Expense Budgets 2015-16
*Expense
Tuition
Fees
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Transportation
Personal
Loan Fees
Total
MSA
Program
8 Months
$15,398
$580
$1,400
$8,240
$2,000
$1,342
$220
$29,180
MSAOM
Program
8 Months
$18,664
$580
$1,400
$8,240
$2,000
$1,342
$220
$32,446
Online
Programs
8 Months
$7,716
$1,050
$94
$8,860
Seneca
Falls
Campus
$22,734
$680
$1,500
$8,240
$2,000
$1,342
$354
$36,850
DC Program
Off-Campus
Off-Campus
Health Center Health Center
7& 8
9& 10
$22,734
$22,734
$680
$680
$1,500
$1,500
$9,025
$9,810
$2,232
$2,464
$1,421
$1,500
$354
$354
$37,946
$39,042
*These estimated expenses represent two trimesters (one academic year/eight-month period) and may vary due to modest cost increases
or individual factors. Please consult the Financial Aid office on your special individual situations such as child care and insurance
expenses.
This Financial Aid information reflects data available at the time of the Catalog and Student Guide publication. State and federal
legislation may affect the student’s eligibility and the academic year amounts of the award available. Current funding levels and
regulations may be requested from the NYCC Financial Aid office.
GENERAL ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES

Citizenship
To receive funds from federal programs, you must be a
U.S. citizen or eligible noncitizen. An eligible noncitizen
should have an eight- or nine-digit Alien Registration
Number and belong to one of the following categories:


Other eligible noncitizen with a temporary
residency card (I-688).
Those in the U.S. on only an F1, F2 or M-1 student visa,
only a J1 or J2, B1 or B2 (exchange) visitor visa, a G, H
or L series visa, are not eligible for Federal or State Aid.
Also, anyone with only a “Notice of Approval to Apply
for Permanent Residence” (I-171 or I-464) cannot
receive Federal Financial Aid Funds.
U.S. permanent resident with an Alien Registration
Receipt Card (I-151 or I-551);
Status of Prior Loans
Other eligible noncitizen with a Departure Record
(I-94) from the U.S. Immigration and
Naturalization Service showing any one of the
following designations: (a) Refugee, (b) Asylum
Granted, (c) Indefinite Parole and/or
Humanitarian Parole, or (d) Cuban-Haitian
Entrant;
A student is not eligible to receive federal financial aid if
in default on any federal educational loans previously
borrowed. Also, a student must not have liens on
his/her property due to debt owed to any federal
agency.
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Dependency Status
Students who fail to meet these standards and become
ineligible to receive New York State financial aid may
have their eligibility reinstated by one of the following
methods:
Students enrolled in any of NYCC’s graduate and
professional degree programs are considered to be
independent students for the purpose of applying for
Federal Student Aid Programs. Parental information is
not required to be reported on the Free Federal
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).

Make up a deficiency without benefit of state
support;

Be readmitted to the institution after an absence of at
least one calendar year by meeting the institution’s
academic requirements;
Students are expected to be making satisfactory progress
in their course of study to be able to participate in the
State Student Financial Assistance Program. The
following chart outlines the minimum requirements for
financial aid eligibility at each level of study for all
students.

Transfer to another institution where the student
must meet the new institution’s admission
requirements.
Doctor of Chiropractic Program
The federal financial aid programs require that a student
maintain a minimum level of academic progress in order
to remain eligible to receive financial aid funds. This
progress is monitored through qualitative and program
completion pace measures, which are calculated at the
end of each academic term.
Satisfactory Academic Progress – New York State
Financial Aid
Before being
certified for
this payment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
A student must
have accrued a
minimum of
0 credits
18 credits
36 credits
55 credits
75 credits
95 credits
120 credits
145 credits
165 credits
185 credits
Satisfactory Academic Progress for Federal
Financial Aid Eligibility
With a
cumulative
index of at least
0.00
1.50
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
Standards of Academic Progress
A student must meet the following academic measures in
order to remain in good academic standing with the
college, and to continue to meet the U.S. Department of
Education’s eligibility requirements for Federal Student
Aid. These measures apply to students matriculating in all
NYCC degree programs.
MSA and MSAOM Programs
Before being
certified for
this payment
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
A student must
have accrued a
minimum of
0 credits
12 credits
24 credits
36 credits
48 credits
60 credits
72 credits
84 credits
96 credits
a.
With a
cumulative
index of at least
0.00
1.50
1.75
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
2.00
A student must achieve a cumulative GPA of 1.5 or
better in their first trimester.
b. At the end of a student’s second trimester of
enrollment, and thereafter, a cumulative GPA of 2.0
or higher must be earned.
c.
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Pace of program completion: To ensure a reasonable
pace, a student must have successfully completed a
minimum percentage of their cumulative attempted
credit hours at the end of each term. An earned
course grade of I, F, XF, WF or W is not considered
to be successful completion of a course. Any credit
hours, from accepted transfer courses, are included in
the pace calculation as credit hours earned and
attempted.
How the program pace (completion rate) is determined:
changed that would now allow the student to regain good
academic standing.
Cumulative number of credit hours
successfully completed
Cumulative number of attempted credit hours
Academic Plan
In some circumstances, a student may be placed on an
academic plan where stated objectives must be met for
the student to get back in good academic standing by a set
point in time. Students who have been placed on an
academic plan must meet the modified standards of
academic progress outlined in the plan, or they will be
academically dismissed. While on the academic plan a
student’s financial aid eligibility is reinstated.
Required minimum program pace percentages:
35%
during first trimester of enrollment
35%
during second trimester of enrollment
50%
during third trimester of enrollment
67%
during fourth, and all subsequent,
trimesters of enrollment
The maximum length of time to complete an academic program
is 150% of the program’s total credit hours.
Good Academic Standing
Academic Warning
The status of good academic standing is defined as any
student who is allowed to register for and perform
academic course work at the college during any given
trimester. A student who, after academic review, has
attained a status of Academic Warning or Academic
Probation is considered to be in good academic standing.
Failure to maintain good academic standing could result
in the loss of financial aid eligibility and/or dismissal from
the program.
A student in academic warning status has failed to meet
the minimum requirements of the college’s standards of
academic progress, and must meet the minimum
standards by the end of the next trimester of enrollment.
U.S. Department of Education regulations state that a
student in academic warning status may only receive
federal student aid for one additional term before being
required to meet the standards of academic progress to
maintain their eligibility for funds. The student should
meet with the director of the Academy for Academic
Excellence and Student Success during the trimester to
assess academic progress and receive assistance in
developing effective learning strategies.
Financial Aid Application Process
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
must be completed by all U.S. students who wish to be
considered for financial aid. The FAFSA application can
be found online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Academic Dismissal
A student is academically dismissed from their program
of study if he/she has not met the standards of academic
progress within one trimester immediately following a
term of academic warning status, or is unsuccessful in
their probation appeal attempt.
Award Notice
Prior to beginning enrollment at NYCC, and each
academic year following, students will receive an award
notice from the Financial Aid office. This notice discloses
the student’s expense budget for the upcoming academic
year and a financial aid offer to assist in covering the
expenses. At the time of the award notice a student has an
opportunity to accept, reject or modify the aid package
offered. Incoming first-time students are required to
actively accept their financial aid award notice with the
Financial Aid office. For continuing students, the act of
not modifying their financial aid notice with the Financial
Aid office is interpreted as acceptance on the student’s
part of the aid package offered. Financial aid award
notices can be viewed and modified through the Student
Portal.
Probation
A student who has been academically dismissed may
appeal to be placed in a probation status. Approval of the
probation status allows the student to continue in their
program, and reinstates federal financial aid eligibility for
one trimester. Appeals will be considered by the college
within guidelines set by the U.S. Department of
Education (USED). USED guidelines stipulate that the
student must explain the special circumstance that caused
them to fail to meet the minimum standards of academic
progress, and the student must also explain what has
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Loan Applicants
Dr. Jack DiBenedetto Memorial Scholarship
Each loan program may require separate loan
applications. Students should contact the Financial Aid
office for the appropriate application and guidance in
selecting a lender.
The Biofreeze Scholarship
Dr. Arnold (Mickey) and Lucille Goldschmidt
Scholarship
Since NYCC is on a trimester schedule, two trimesters
(eight months) equal one academic year for loan
purposes. Loan applications should be submitted
approximately three months prior to the academic period.
Students are notified of submission dates by the Financial
Aid office.
William and Florence Crowther Scholarship
George Koenig Scholarship
Walter Vaughn Scholarship
Dr. Robert Mastronardi Memorial Scholarship
Scholarships and Grants
Herbert Law Scholarship
Scholarship opportunities available to NYCC students are
listed on the student portal and the College’s message
monitors throughout the campus. They vary as to the
amount of the award and the criteria for eligibility.
Scholarship sources both within and outside the College
include the following:
Dr. Mark S. Persson Scholarship
Grace LeGendre Scholarship
NCMIC Scholarship
NYCC Educational Opportunity Award (EOA)
Dr. Kenneth W. Padgett/Alumni Scholarship
American Chiropractic Scholarship (SACA)
The Foundation for Chiropractic Education and
Research Scholarship
NYCC Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Scholarship
Don & Kay Allen International Scholarship
Nuherb Scholarship
International Chiropractors Association Auxiliary
Scholarship
Standard Process 7th Tri Transition Scholarship
The Sylva Ashworth Scholarship
The American Chiropractic Council of Women
Chiropractors Scholarship
American Black Chiropractic Association (ABCA)
NYCC International Scholarship
Chiropractic Education Foundation of New York
Scholarship
NYCC Academic Scholarship
New York State Financial Aid Administrators
Association Scholarship
Veterans Benefits
All of the academic programs listed in the General
Information section are approved programs with the
Bureau of Veterans Education. For veterans and their
dependents who qualify for VA benefits, certification and
monitoring of their enrollment status occurs in the
Financial Aid office. Students should contact the
Financial Aid office concerning any questions about the
certification of their benefits. Recipients may receive
funding from the various veterans programs, such as
Chapters 30, 31 (federal vocational rehabilitation), 33
(Post-9/11), 33 Yellow Ribbon, 35, 1606 (reservist/
national guard) and others. Students should contact their
Dr. Lillian M. Ford Scholarship
Association of New Jersey Chiropractors Scholarship
New York State Chiropractic Association Scholarship
Business & Professional Women’s Club of New York
State Scholarship
Foot Levelers Scholarship
Dr. Marvin B. Sosnik Scholarship
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Veterans Affairs office to find out for which programs
they qualify, go to the VA website at www.gibill.va.gov, or
call 888-442-4551.
of education, minus other financial aid. The U.S.
Department of Education determines a fixed interest rate
each award year for loans borrowed during that year. The
borrower is responsible for accruing interest during
in-school, repayment, deferment and grace periods.
Payment of interest during these periods may be deferred
until the borrower enters repayment. Students
matriculating in the Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
program may borrow a maximum of $33,000 per
academic year (two trimesters at NYCC). The maximum
aggregate amount a DC student can borrow in combined
subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans is $224,000,
which includes any amounts borrowed as an
undergraduate. For all other NYCC graduate programs,
the maximum is $20,500 per academic year (two
trimesters at NYCC). The maximum aggregate amount of
combined subsidized and unsubsidized Stafford loans is
$138,500, which includes any amounts borrowed as an
undergraduate. Please contact the Financial Aid office or
go to the website www.studentloans.gov for detailed
information on current origination fees, interest rates,
repayment options, and additional loan terms.
Explanations of Possible Veterans Benefits
Eligibility
If you served on Active Duty, you might be eligible for
education benefits offered by the Department of
Veterans Affairs. For example, the Post-9/11 GI Bill
provides financial support for educational and housing
expenses to individuals with at least 90 days of aggregate
service after September 10, 2001, or individuals
discharged with a service-connected disability after 30
days. You must have received an honorable discharge to
be eligible for the Post-9/11 GI Bill.
If you are currently serving in the military, you may be
eligible for funding offered through the Department of
Defense Tuition Assistance program. Check your
eligibility status and the amount for which you qualify
with your Service prior to enrolling.
Federal Perkins Loan
If you are the spouse or child of a service member who is
serving on active duty Title 10 orders in the paygrades of
E1-E5, O1-O2, or W1-W2, you may be eligible for
financial assistance from the Department of Defense for
education, training, and/or the occupational license and
credentials necessary for a portable career.
This is a Federal Loan Program jointly funded by the
federal government and NYCC. Students with
exceptional need may apply to borrow up to $6,000 per
year. Repayment to the College begins nine months after
graduation at a 5% fixed rate of interest. To be considered
for this loan, a student must demonstrate a very high
needas determined by the information provided on the
student’s need-analysis form. Applications should be
submitted to the Financial Aid office and will be
considered on a need basis.
If you are the spouse or child of a service member, you
may be eligible for transfer of the service member’s
Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to you.
New York State residents may receive benefits through
the following programs: Regents Award for Children of
Deceased or Disabled Veterans and the Vietnam/Persian
Gulf Veterans Tuition Award. Contact New York State
Higher Education Services Corporation at 888-697-4372
for more details on these programs.
Federal Graduate PLUS Loan
The Federal Graduate PLUS Loan Program (GradPLUS)
is available to graduate students who do not qualify for
sufficient funding from other financial aid programs to
meet their financial need. The amount of the GradPLUS
loan that a student receives cannot exceed the student’s
total cost of education budget, minus any other financial
aid. The U.S. Department of Education determines a
fixed interest rate each year for loans borrowed during
that year. The borrower is responsible for accruing
interest during in-school, repayment, deferment, and
grace periods. Contact the Financial Aid office or go to
the website www.studentloans.gov for further details.
STUDENT LOANS
Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program
The Federal Unsubsidized Stafford Loan Program is
available to students who do not have sufficient financial
resources to meet their needs. The Stafford Loan
amounts borrowed cannot exceed the student’s total cost
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Deferment/Repayment/Consolidation
Students who have borrowed from federal loan programs
while attending NYCC may become eligible for
deferments, loan consolidation, loan forgiveness, and
various other repayment options. Detailed information
on these topics is available in the Financial Aid office or
go to the website www.studentloans.gov.
Federal College Work Study Program
This is a federal student aid program, funded jointly by
the federal government and NYCC, that provides
part-time employment for eligible students who have an
unmet financial need. Work assignments are made in
various departments – including the Health & Fitness
Center, Library, and administrative offices – as well as in
community-service positions. Contact the Financial Aid
office for applications and other details.
Canadian Government Financial Aid
Many Canadian chiropractic students receive provincial
student loans through the Canadian government, private
student lines of credit through Canadian lenders, home
equity lines of credit, and private U.S. bank loans secured
with U.S. co-signers. Contact the Financial Aid office for
information on how to apply to the various provinces’
and territories’ financial-aid programs.
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Academic Policies & Regulations
The following section highlights the College’s academic
policies and regulations. Please refer to the Academic
Affairs Policy and Procedure Manual and the Student
Guide section of this document for detailed policies and
procedures.
Academic Freedom for Faculty and Students
POLICY ON ACADEMIC FREEDOM/ACADEMIC
RESPONSIBILITY
The 1967 “Joint Statement on Rights and Freedom of
Students” makes it clear that students should have the
right to freedom of expression and proper academic
evaluation:
The freedom of an instructor to organize his/her course
according to the highest academic standards of
pedagogical excellence is basic to the academic freedom
of both faculty and students.
New York Chiropractic College is a nonprofit,
coeducational, multipurpose professional institution. It is
the policy of NYCC to foster and maintain full freedom
of discussion, inquiry, teaching and research. Every
member of the College’s faculty is entitled to discuss
relevant subjects freely in the classroom. In research and
publication, faculty are entitled to discuss freely those
subjects with which they are versed in order to encourage
inquiry and to present and solicit relevant opinions and
conclusions. While free to express those ideas which seem
justified by the facts, faculty members will maintain
standards of sound scholarship and competent teaching.
The denigration or disparagement of individuals or ideas
is not tolerated.
When speaking or writing as citizens, faculty are free from
institutional censorship or discipline. All communication
will be in accordance with the principles of scholarship.
Faculty will be accurate, exercise appropriate restraint,
show respect for the opinions of others, and clearly
indicate when they are serving as spokespersons for the
College.
Guest speakers are expected to adhere to this policy and
maintain the same standards of scholarship as regular
faculty, or be prohibited from future College forums.

Protection of Freedom of Expression: Students
should be free to take reasoned exception to the data
or views offered in any course of study and reserve
judgment about matters of opinion. They are
responsible for learning the content of any course of
study in which they are enrolled.

Protection Against Improper Academic Evaluation:
Students should have protection through orderly
procedures against prejudiced or capricious academic
evaluation. At the same time, they are responsible for
maintaining standards of academic performance
established for each course in which they are
enrolled. In keeping with these mutual rights and
responsibilities, instructors make it clear in the course
syllabus how a course is structured and how students’
progress will be assessed. This evaluation and
learning process, in accordance with College policy,
will include a final exam.
FULL-TIME STATUS
New York Chiropractic College defines a full-time
student as one who is registered for a trimester course
load of twelve (12) semester hours of credit or more.
Academic Integrity
Members of the academic community are expected to
observe strict integrity in all phases of their work. All
cases of academic dishonesty will be handled through the
College’s judicial process, and may result in sanctions or
permanent dismissal from the College.
HALF-TIME STATUS
New York Chiropractic College defines a half-time
student as one who is registered for a trimester course
load of six (6) to eleven (11) semester hours of credit.
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3. The student must receive the permission of the
program dean/director for each class taken in
non-matriculated status. Each student is expected to
maintain a 2.0 GPA to be considered eligible to
continue in a non-matriculated status.
NON-MATRICULATED STUDENT POLICY
Certain courses offered within academic degree programs
at New York Chiropractic College may be of value to
students not currently pursuing these degrees. It is the
intent of the College to make these courses available to
non-matriculated students when doing so benefits the
students and does not negatively impact the College or its
matriculated students.
4. Students enrolled in any NYCC degree program may
not enroll in any NYCC course as a non-matriculated
student.
Limitations on Credits Earned By Non-Matriculated
Students:
This policy establishes the relevant guidelines and applies
only to students seeking to complete courses for academic
credit without enrolling in a degree program.
1. A student may not earn more than nine credits per
term in non-matriculated status.
Non-matriculated students should have no expectation
that any particular course will be available at a given time,
or that if a course is available, that they will be allowed to
enroll.
Should a non-matriculated student later seek to enroll in
an NYCC degree program, credits taken at NYCC while
in non-matriculated status will be considered in the same
manner as if they were transfer credits from another
institution. If the student is admitted, all acceptable
NYCC courses taken in non-matriculated status and
relevant to the degree program, within a five-year time
frame, shall be included in the student’s degree program
and considered NYCC courses for purposes of credits
attempted and completed and for determining grade
point average.
Courses Available for Enrollment by
Non-Matriculated Students:

Only such courses as may from time to time be
specifically designated by the chief academic officer
are available.

Non-matriculated enrollment will only be accepted
when such enrollment does not displace
degree-seeking students or, in the sole judgment of
the program dean/director, does not otherwise
negatively impact the College, its students, or its
programs.
REGISTRATION
A student may register for classes after having paid the
required tuition and fees, or after having obtained
appropriate clearance from the Bursar based upon
approved financial aid.
Students Eligible for Non-Matriculated Enrollment:
1. Prior to consideration for course enrollment in a
non-matriculated status, the student must complete
an Application for Non-Matriculated Admission and
submit transcripts of all prior post-secondary
education.
Regular registration is conducted during appointed
days/hours for students who have been approved to do
so by the Bursar, in accordance with the published
calendar for tuition payment. Late registration is
conducted for students who fail to qualify for the regular
registration or miss the registration dates. After the close
of late registration, no additional registration is possible
for the term. Late registration entails an additional fee.
2. NYCC courses carrying academic credit are
contained within one or more of the College’s
academic degree programs. The prospective student
must demonstrate that they meet all admissions
criteria for the relevant program as well as the
prerequisites for the course.
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ACADEMIC GRADING SYSTEM
The following grading system is used to evaluate mastery of course work.
Basic Science
A / 4.0
Chiropractic Clinical Sciences,
Clinical Services, Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine, Applied
Clinical Nutrition, Human
Anatomy and Physiology
Instruction, and Electives
A / 4.0
80-89
B / 3.0
B / 3.0
70-79
C / 2.0
C / 2.0
60-69
D / 1.0
F / 0.0
0-59
F / 0.0
F / 0.0
Grade Ranges
90-100
Grade Descriptions
Consistently exceeds
performance standards.
Meets and occasionally
exceeds performance
standards.
Meets performance
standards.
Does not consistently meet
performance standards. The
student may be required to
repeat the course in its
entirety.
Fails to meet minimal
performance standards. The
student is required to repeat
the course in its entirety.
P / 0.0 Indicates successful achievement of all course objectives, including practical and clinical skills. This grade carries
no quality points and does not affect the trimester or cumulative grade point average.
Administrative Grades
XF Indicates failure for excessive absence. The grade of
XF carries 0.0 quality points and affects the GPA in the
same manner as the F grade. The student must repeat the
course in its entirety. Upon successful completion of the
course, the new grade replaces the XF in calculation of
the cumulative GPA, but the XF remains on the student’s
transcript as a component of his/her academic history.
Grades that may be administratively assigned are
described below, together with their impact, if any, on the
trimester and cumulative GPA.
W Indicates withdrawal from a course prior to the
completion of two-thirds of the scheduled meeting times.
It does not enter into the calculation of either the
trimester GPA or the cumulative GPA. The course must
be repeated in its entirety.
TC Indicates transfer credit granted for equivalent course
work completed at another institution. It does not enter
into the calculation of either the trimester or cumulative
GPA.
WF Indicates withdrawal from a course after the
completion of two-thirds of the scheduled meeting times.
The WF grade carries 0.0 quality points and affects the
GPA in the same manner as the F grade. The student
must repeat the course in its entirety. Upon successful
completion of the course, the new grade replaces the WF
in cumulative GPA calculation, but the WF remains on
the student’s transcript as a component of his/her
academic history.
CR Indicates credit granted by evaluation for learning
equivalent to specific NYCC course work. It does not
enter into the calculation of either the trimester or
cumulative GPA.
XA Indicates that a student was registered to audit a
course but did not comply with the attendance
requirement related to that registration.
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AU Indicates that the student has audited the course and
These honor designations are indicated on the diploma,
and are based on the cumulative GPAs of students who
complete their educational study at NYCC.
no academic credit has been granted upon completion of
the course. It does not enter into the calculation of either
the trimester or cumulative GPA. Students must have the
permission of the instructor and dean to audit courses.
STUDENT RECORDS
NR Indicates that no grade was reported by the instructor
to the Registrar. This is temporary and does not affect the
trimester or cumulative GPA.
Federal, state and institutional regulations and
requirements guide the maintenance, retention and
disposal of student records. A directory of where student
records are maintained at NYCC, and the institution’s
retention/disposal policy, may be viewed in the
Registrar’s Office.
I Indicates that achievement of course objectives, or
internship in the outpatient health centers, was not fully
evaluated, and/or an examination or other requirement
had not been completed when grades were submitted to
the Registrar at the end of the trimester. For other than
clinic-service phase courses, if all course requirements are
not met by the end of the second week of the next
trimester, the I grade becomes an F and the course must
be repeated in its entirety. For clinic-service phase
courses, all course requirements must be met by the
second Friday following the end of that trimester, or the I
grade will become an F and the course must be repeated
in its entirety.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
New York Chiropractic College complies with the
requirements as set forth by the Family Educational
Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (Buckley
Amendment). This Amendment establishes a student’s
right to: (a) inspect and review education records; (b)
amend education records; and (c) have some control over
the disclosure of information from education records.
Education records are all those records that: (a) contain
information that is directly related to a student; and (b) are
maintained by an educational agency or institution or by a
party acting for the agency or institution.
ACADEMIC HONORS
Academic excellence is rewarded throughout the program
of study as well as at graduation.
A student is defined as “any individual who is or has been
in attendance.” Students are notified of their rights under
this amendment on an annual basis at the time of
registration. A copy of New York Chiropractic College’s
institutional policy statement regarding this Amendment
may be reviewed in the Registrar’s Office.
The Dean’s List is compiled after the close of each
trimester, identifying those students carrying a minimum
of 12 credits in the master’s degree programs and 17
credits in the DC program who have achieved a trimester
GPA of 3.50 or higher.
Trimester Grade Reports
Students who achieve Dean’s List status for three
consecutive trimesters prior to the end of their seventh
trimester are named to the honor society Phi Chi Omega.
Following the close of each trimester, a trimester grade
report showing course grades, credits and GPA for the
trimester, as well as cumulative credits and GPA, is
available to each student.
All graduates who have earned a cumulative grade point
average of 3.75 or higher will receive an Honors
designation.
Transcripts
In addition, a number of special graduation awards are
presented to chiropractic and acupuncture graduates who
have distinguished themselves in specific areas.
Recipients are selected by the Awards Committee, which
includes representatives of the administration, faculty and
student body.
Official transcripts are mailed directly by the Registrar’s
Office to authorized agencies such as state boards,
professional organizations and other educational
institutions, upon written request. Unofficial transcripts
are issued to the student or former student. All
transactions related to transcripts are carried out in
compliance with the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (FERPA). Transcripts
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are denied to students with unresolved financial
obligations to the College, including certain student loans
in default, unless the debts have been discharged under
the Bankruptcy Reform Act of 1978.
COURSE WITHDRAWAL
A student may voluntarily withdraw from a course prior
to the completion of two-thirds of the scheduled meeting
times. It is expected that the student who withdraws from
a core course will re-enroll in the subsequent trimester or
whenever the course is offered next. Withdrawal from
core and elective courses may have an impact upon
financial aid eligibility, anticipated graduation date and
National Board eligibility.
PROGRAM WITHDRAWAL, LEAVE OF ABSENCE,
AND READMISSION
Official Withdrawal occurs when a student withdraws
from the College, completing the required clearance
procedures, or when a student is withdrawn
administratively from the College.
Unofficial Withdrawal occurs when a student ceases
attending classes during a trimester or fails to register for
the next trimester, and does not complete the required
clearance procedures.
Any withdrawal is a complete separation from the College
and a former student is not eligible to register again unless
readmitted. To be considered for readmission, a former
student must submit a written request to the Registrar’s
Office. An interview with a readmission committee may
be required.
The grading policies related to course withdrawals apply
to full withdrawals.
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Doctor of Chiropractic Program
Degree:
Dean:
Doctor of Chiropractic (DC)
Karen Bobak, BS, BA, DC, EdD
___________________________________________________________________________________________
neurological, orthopedic and physical
examination; and critically evaluate clinical data;
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Doctor of Chiropractic degree program advances the
Mission, Vision, and Values New York Chiropractic
College’s through its preparation of doctors of
chiropractic who provide primary and collaborative care,
and who place special emphasis on neuromusculoskeletal
conditions and overall patient wellness.
c) The student will develop differential diagnoses
appropriate to each patient presentation;
d)
PROGRAM GOALS
The student will establish patient management
plans and treatment goals appropriate to each
patient presentation;
e) The student will deliver clinically appropriate
chiropractic adjustive procedures;
1. To embody the principles of academic excellence and
patient-centered care through the analysis of
evidence, utilization of best practices and
incorporation of patient values in clinical assessment,
diagnosis, chiropractic technique, case management,
and documentation.
f)
The student will document the management,
treatment and outcomes of the doctor/patient
interaction.
Goal 2
2. To exhibit and value integrity, compassion and ethical
principles in alignment with chiropractic professional
standards and consistent with the role of a healthcare
provider while accepting responsibility for personal
actions.
a) The student will recognize ethical issues and
consider the ramifications of different
perspectives in resolving dilemmas;
b) The student will assess their own ethical values
and incorporate characteristic professional
values, ethics, attitudes, knowledge and skills into
their behaviors to govern their responses in
professional and extra-professional situations.
3. To demonstrate effective leadership skills.
4. To contribute positively to the chiropractic
profession and broader community by utilizing
knowledge and skills to assess critical issues, adapt to
change, and communicate effectively with diverse
populations.
Goal 3
a) The student will demonstrate effective leadership
skills and professionalism through interactions
with peers, faculty, staff, patients and community
members by consciously modeling the attributes
of a healthcare professional.
OBJECTIVES
Goal 1
Goal 4
a) The student will review and critically appraise
literature for quality, clinical significance and
applicability;
a) The student will critically consider and evaluate
public health issues and communicate
appropriate health improvement strategies
relevant to each patient presentation;
b) The student will assess patients’ health status
through history taking; diagnostic tests;
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b) The student will respond to verbal and nonverbal
cues to effectively tailor communication to peers,
faculty, staff, patients and other community
members;
education plan designed to optimize their opportunity for
success.
Applicants should also be aware that individual state
licensing boards may have slightly different educational
requirements for licensure.
c) The student will demonstrate a self-awareness of
knowledge and its limits, and will display the
flexibility to personally and professionally adapt
to change and alter behavior.
All students interested in admission to the Doctor of
Chiropractic program should contact the admissions
office for a transcript review and evaluation as well as
obtain information regarding campus visits and admission
interviews.
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMISSION
New York Chiropractic College will admit candidates into
the Doctor of Chiropractic program whose goals,
abilities, and character are consistent with the program’s
mission and who have completed the equivalent of three
academic years of undergraduate study (90 semester
hours) at an institution(s) accredited by an agency
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or an
equivalent foreign agency with a grade point average in
these designated 90 hours of not less than 3.0 on a 4.0
scale.
Pre-Chiropractic Articulation Programs
High-priority status is given to students in special
pre-chiropractic programs in which an articulation
agreement exists with NYCC. Joint-degree programs
(BS/DC), during which the student can save a year in the
completion of the two degrees, are described later in this
Catalog. Candidates for admission should be informed of
scholarship opportunities based on academic excellence.
Some scholarships are awarded at the time of admissions
and others throughout the program.
The 90 hours will include a minimum of 24 hours in life
and physical science courses. These science courses will
provide an adequate background for success in the
program, and at least half of these courses will have a
substantive laboratory component. The candidate’s
undergraduate preparation also includes a well-rounded
general education program, examples of which consist of
the humanities, social sciences, fine arts, business
management and other course work deemed relevant, to
achieve success in the curriculum.
Recency of Prerequisite Course Work
All science prerequisites should have been completed
within 10 years of the matriculation date at NYCC. The
College evaluates each case individually and, if necessary,
may require refresher courses to help ensure the
candidate’s preparation for success at NYCC.
Advanced Placement Courses
A life science is any of several branches of science, such as
biology, medicine and ecology, which study structural and
functional organization of living organisms and their
relationship to each other and the environment. A
physical science is any of several branches of science, such
as chemistry and physics that study the nature and
properties of energy and nonliving matter. Included in
this category are movement science course work such as
kinesiology, exercise science and biomechanics.
All college credit earned via Advanced Placement (AP)
courses is acceptable toward meeting the entrance
requirements, provided the credit was granted by an
accredited degree-granting institution. In the instance of
science prerequisites, certification of the grade and of the
laboratory is required.
Credit through CLEP or Other Proficiency
Examinations
Candidates who have a grade point average of 2.75 to 2.99
in the designated 90 semester credit hours along with a
component of life and physical science course work may
be considered for admission under NYCC’s alternative
admissions criteria consistent with the Council of
Chiropractic Education’s guidance. Students admitted
under these criteria will be provided an individual
Up to 20 semester hours of a candidate’s preprofessional
requirements can be earned through the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) and certain other college
proficiency examinations. These credits likewise must be
granted by an accredited degree-granting institution.
None of the science prerequisites can be satisfied through
examination programs.
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Technical Standards for Program Success
Candidates for admission and enrolled students must
demonstrate:
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) is committed to
the achievement of academic excellence, quality patient
care, and professional leadership. In support of NYCC’s
vision, a candidate for the Doctor of Chiropractic, Master
of Science in Acupuncture, or Master of Science in
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree programs
must have abilities and skills in five areas: observation and
participation; communication; motor; intellectualconceptual, integrative and qualitative; and behavioral and
social. These guidelines specify the attributes that NYCC
faculty consider essential for completing these degree
programs. Because these standards describe the essential
functions that students must demonstrate to meet the
requirements of a first professional degree program, they
are pre-requisites for matriculation, continuation, and
graduation.
1. Observation and Participation:
a.
The ability to observe and participate in
demonstrations, experiments, diagnostic
procedures and tests within all phases of
education, including all laboratory and clinical
settings. These may include but are not limited to
human cadaveric dissections, microbiologic
cultures, microscopic studies, and clinical-science
patient-assessment procedures.
b. The ability to observe a faculty member and a
patient accurately at a distance and close at hand.
c. Observation and participation necessitates the
functional use of the sense of vision, hearing and
somatic sensation. It is enhanced by the
functional use of the sense of smell.
NYCC is fully committed to equal opportunity in
educational programs for all otherwise qualified
individuals without regard to handicap or disability, in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the
Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition to
meeting academic standards, candidates for these
programs must also meet the following technical
standards with or without reasonable accommodations
throughout the full course of their education at NYCC.
These standards ensure patient safety and that all
candidates are otherwise qualified. Reasonable
accommodations can be made in some of these areas
provided that they do not require fundamentally altering
the applicable degree program. Requests for reasonable
accommodations will be reviewed on a case by case basis;
however, candidates for admission and enrolled students
should be able to perform in a reasonably independent
manner. The use of an intermediary that would, in effect,
require a student to rely on someone else’s power of
observation and/or communication will not be
permitted. NYCC reserves the right to rescind admission
or continuation to any candidate that is unable to meet all
technical standards with reasonable accommodations.
Any candidate should evaluate his/her ability to meet all
technical standards prior to submission of an application.
2. Communication:
a.
The ability to speak, to hear, and observe patients
in order to elicit information, describe changes in
mood, activity, and posture, and perceive
nonverbal communications.
b. The ability to communicate effectively and
sensitively with others.
c. The ability to communicate effectively and
efficiently in oral and written form.
3. Motor:
a.
Coordination of both gross and fine muscular
movements, equilibrium, and the functional use
of the sense of vision and somatic sensation.
b. The ability to execute movements required to
provide general care to patients.
c. Sufficient motor function to elicit information
from patients by palpation, auscultation,
percussion, and other diagnostic maneuvers; and
the ability to determine depth and intensity of
manual pressure and force.
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4. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Qualitative
Abilities:
a.
systems equivalent to that of the United States. Course
work to be transferred must have been completed within
five years of the transfer date. Exceptions may be made
for candidates holding a first professional degree or an
academic graduate degree in a related discipline from an
accredited institution.
Sufficient intellectual abilities, including but not
limited to measurement, calculation, reasoning,
analysis, and synthesis. Problem-solving, a critical
skill demanded of health care professionals,
requires all of these intellectual abilities.
To be considered for transfer credit, a course must be
equivalent in content and credit hours to the NYCC
course for which credit is sought. The student must have
earned a grade of “C” or higher, and not have used the
course to meet entrance requirements. Basic-science
academic courses must have been taken at the
professional or graduate level. A student cannot transfer
any more than 50 percent of course work in a program
and must have earned not less than the final 25% of the
total credits from NYCC.
b. The ability to comprehend three-dimensional
relationships and understand the spatial
relationships of structures.
5. Behavioral and Social Attributes:
a.
The psychological and emotional well-being
required for the full use of his/her intellectual
abilities; the exercise of good judgment; sound
reasoning; maintenance of personal hygiene; the
prompt and safe completion of all
responsibilities; and the development of mature,
sensitive, and effective relationships with patients
and colleagues.
Transfer applicants must complete all application
procedures and must furnish official transcripts of
graduate or professional schools attended. They must
obtain and complete an application for transfer credit and
wait for an evaluation. An offer of transfer credit, if
accepted by the candidate, is not subject to further
negotiation after transfer to NYCC. In consultation with
appropriate department heads and faculty, the
appropriate academic dean or director may grant transfer
credit under exceptional or unusual circumstances that
vary from the parameters defined above.
b. The ability to tolerate taxing workloads, to
function effectively under stress, to adapt to
changing environments, to display flexibility, and
to learn to function in the face of uncertainties
and stressful situations.
International Applicants
c. Personal qualities such as compassion, empathy,
integrity, concern for others, mature
interpersonal skills, interest, and self-motivation.
NYCC welcomes applications from international
candidates. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must
meet the same entrance requirements as U.S. citizens, or
be qualified via a CCE-recognized, non-U.S. equivalency
program. International candidates must complete the
same application procedures as all others, and must
additionally provide the following:
d. The willingness and the ability to maintain the
safety and well-being of himself/herself and
others without posing a threat.
Based on Association of American Medical Colleges.
Report of the Special Advisory Panel on Technical
Standards for Medical School Admission. Washington,
DC: Association of American Medical Colleges, 1979.
1. evidence of the ability to read, write and speak
English at a level of mastery on the Test of English as
Foreign Language (TOEFL);
Transfer Applicants
2. a comprehensive evaluation of educational
credentials by an appropriate agency such as World
Education Services (WES), International Education
Resource Foundation (IERF), etc.;
In addition to meeting NYCC’s current entrance
requirements, transfer applicants must have met the
NYCC entrance requirements in force at the time they
enrolled at the health-profession institution from which
transfer is sought. Evidence of proficiency in the subject
matter will be required for course work from professional
schools in countries that do not have accreditation
3. certified English translation of educational
credentials;
4. an Ability-to-Pay statement.
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St. Thomas Aquinas College
Sparkill, NY
PRE-CHIROPRACTIC PROGRAMS
Baccalaureate Degree Offered in Conjunction With Other
Institutions
Shippensburg University
Shippensburg, PA
NYCC has established a “3+3” program leading to the
completion of a BA or BS degree and the DC degree in
one year less than normally would be required to
complete each degree individually. Such programs are
established under agreement with the following
institutions:
SUNY College at Cortland
Cortland, NY
University of Hartford
West Hartford, CT
INSTITUTION/LOCATION
Other Pre-Chiropractic Articulation Programs
Elmira College
Elmira, NY
In addition to the “3+3” programs described above, New
York Chiropractic College maintains articulation
agreements with selected institutions, leading to the
assurance of admission to NYCC for students completing
baccalaureate programs with a specified GPA and
meeting all other admission criteria. These programs are
designed to provide the exact preparation needed by
students planning to enroll at NYCC. Please contact the
NYCC Admissions Office for additional information
about these programs.
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Teaneck, NJ
Gannon University
Erie, PA
Georgian Court College
Lakewood, NJ
Assumption College
Worcester, MA
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ
Juniata College
Huntington, PA
Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJ
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY
CUNY Queens College
Queens, NY
Keystone College
La Plume, PA
Felician College
Lodi, NJ
Kings College
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Iona College
New Rochelle, NY
Marywood University
Scranton, PA
Louisburg College
Louisburg, NC
Mercyhurst College
Erie, PA
Manhattan College
Riverdale, NY
Mount Aloysius College
Cresson, PA
Marist College
Poughkeepsie, NY
Neumann College
Aston, PA
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Nazareth College
Rochester, NY
DURATION OF THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM
The curriculum leading to the Doctor of Chiropractic
(DC) degree requires a minimum of 10 trimesters of 15
weeks (three years, four months) of full-time resident
study, including the clinical internship. This is the
equivalent of five academic years; those students who
want or need to complete the program over a period
longer than this minimum may do so under the guidance
of the Dean of Chiropractic Education. To be awarded
the DC degree, it is mandatory that degree requirements
be completed within seven calendar years of original
matriculation.
Ramapo College of New Jersey
Mahwah, NJ
Robert Morris University
Pittsburgh, PA
Royal Crown College
Toronto, ON
University of Bridgeport
Bridgeport, CT
Utica College
Utica, NY
Villa Maria College
Buffalo, NY
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC
SUMMARY OF COURSE HOURS
Anatomy
585
Biochemistry
75
Physiopathology
330
Microbiology and Public Health
135
Diagnosis
540
Diagnostic Imaging
270
Clinical Laboratory
75
Associated Studies
150
Chiropractic Philosophy
195
Chiropractic Technique
615
Ancillary Therapeutic Procedures
90
Business & Practice Management
195
Clinical Experience and Outpatient Services
1,305
Total Core Hours
4,560
Elective Courses
135
Total Core Hours & Elective Course Hours
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4,695
SAMPLE SCHEDULE
DOCTOR OF CHIROPRACTIC CURRICULUM
Course No.
Title
Lecture
Hours
First Trimester
ANA 6102
ANA 6104
ANA 6105
PHL 6105
BCH 6101
PHL 6101
TCH 6101
TCH 6102
TOTAL
Cell & Tissue Biology
Neuroscience I
Gross Anatomy I
Reflections on Chiropractic
Principles of Biochemistry
Chiropractic Philosophy & History
Technique I: Psychomotor Skills
Technique II: Introduction to Palpation
Lab
Hours
Contact
Hours
Credits
Hours
5
5
5
1
3
2
1
1
23
4
4
3
1
3
2
0
0
17
2
2
4
0
0
0
2
2
12
90
90
105
15
45
30
30
30
435
3
4
2
1
0
5
4
2
0
0
1
0
105
90
30
15
15
75
5
5
2
1
.5
5
2
17
4
11
90
420
4
22.5
3
2
3
4
2
0
1
2
17
4
0
2
2
0
1
2
4
15
105
30
75
90
30
15
45
90
480
5
2
4
5
2
.5
2
4
24.5
1
3
4
3
4
3
2
1
21
0
4
0
0
2
2
4
2
14
15
105
60
45
90
75
90
45
525
1
5
4
3
5
4
4
2
28
Second Trimester
ANA 6204
ANA 6205
BCH 6203
PHL 6203
RAD 6203
PHY 6203
TCH 6203
TOTAL
Gross Anatomy II
Neuroscience II
Biochemistry of Nutrition & Metabolism
Issues in Chiropractic Research
Spinal Radiology
Systems Physiology
Chiropractic Technique III: Spinal Assessment
and Introduction to Techniques
Third Trimester
ANA 6304
AST 6304
MPH 6301
PHY 6302
PHL 6304
RAD 6304
TCH 6305
TCH 6304
TOTAL
Gross Anatomy III
Basic Human Nutrition I
Clinical Microbiology
Principles of Physiopathology
Chiropractic and Philosophy
Extremities Radiology
Extremities Technique I
Chiropractic Technique IV
Fourth Trimester
AST 6501
DIA 6403
MPH 6404
PHL 6405
PHY 6404
PHY 6405
TCH 6407
TCH 6406
TOTAL
Emergency Procedures
Patient Assessment Methods I
Public Health & Wellness
Chiropractic Theories
Musculoskeletal Physiopathology
Visceral Pathology
Chiropractic Technique V
Extremities Technique II
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Course No.
Title
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Contact
Hours
Credits
Hours
Fifth Trimester
AST 6504
DIA 6502
DIA 6508
RAD 6504
TCH 6508
TCH 6509
TCH 6512
TOTAL
Basic Human Nutrition II
Patient Assessment Methods II
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
Bone and Joint Imaging
Chiropractic Technique VI
Soft Tissue Techniques
Postural Assessment
1
2
3
4
2
2
1
15
0
4
2
4
4
2
0
16
15
90
75
120
90
60
15
465
1
4
4
6
4
3
1
23
1
1
0
3
2
2
2
2
0
2
2
17
2
2
4
0
0
0
0
0
2
2
2
14
45
45
60
45
30
30
30
30
30
60
60
465
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
24
AST 6705 Clinical Nutrition
2
BPM 6701 Coding, Billing & Documentation for the
Contemporary Chiropractic Practice
2
BPM 6702 Business & Practice Management
2
CLS 6701 Introduction to Clinical Services
1
DIA 6708 Human Developmental Diagnosis
4
RAD 6705 Advanced Imaging
2
TCH 6706 Diagnosis & Management of Extremities Conditions 2
TCH 6708 Contemporary Concepts in Chiropractic
0
TOTAL
15
0
30
2
0
0
6
0
2
2
2
12
30
30
105
60
60
60
30
405
2
2
4
4
3
3
1
21
0
0
1
0
20
21
30
30
15
15
330
420
2
2
.5
1
12
17.5
Sixth Trimester
ATP 6603
ATP 6604
DIA 6605
DIA 6606
PHL 6605
PHL 6607
BPM 6630
RAD 6608
RAD 6610
TCH 6604
TCH 6615
TOTAL
Passive Care
Active Care
Correlative Patient Assessment
General Diagnosis
The Scientific Basis for Chiropractic Care
Patient Education
Practice Management and the Law
Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
Radiographic Examination
Flexion Distraction Technique
Evidence Based Clinical Case Management
Seventh Trimester
Eighth Trimester
AST 6802
AST 6806
BPM 6801
BPM 6830
CLS 6804
TOTAL
Clinical Psychology
Concepts in Pharmacology
Chiropractic Office Billing Essentials
Applied Ethics of Chiropractic
Clinical Service Phase I
2
2
0
1
2
7
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Course No.
Title
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Contact
Hours
Credits
Hours
Ninth Trimester
BPM 6901 Chiropractic Office Management Simulation
BPM 6902 Getting Into Practice
CLS 6904 Clinical Service Phase II
TOTAL
0
2
2
4
1
0
28
29
15
30
450
495
.5
2
16
18.5
2
2
4
0
26
26
30
420
450
2
15
17
TOTAL CORE HOURS
*TOTAL ELECTIVE COURSE HOURS
(A minimum of 9 elective credit hours must be completed
after completion of 4th trimester coursework)
134
9
170
4,560
45
219
9
TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS
143
170
4,695
228
Tenth Trimester
BPM 7007 Marketing Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
CLS 7006 Clinical Service Phase III
TOTAL
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ANA 6304
Gross Anatomy III
Prerequisite: ANA 6105
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ANATOMY (585 Hours)
ANA 6102
Cell and Tissue Biology
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the detailed
study of abdomen, head and neck. Some of the disease
processes involving these structures are discussed in the
lecture component of the course. Laboratory parallels the
lecture portion with emphasis on the dissection of these
structures. This will enable the students to interpret the
normal and the abnormal findings of these regions in
clinical settings.
90 hours, 5 credits
A lecture and laboratory course that gives the student an
essential understanding of the structure and functions of
human body tissues, organs and systems. Focus is on the
fundamental characteristics of the mammalian cell. The
student will gain an appreciation of cellular structure and
function, cell specialization, and the contribution of cells
to the maintenance of homeostasis. Where appropriate,
correlations with gross anatomy, physiology,
biochemistry, pathology and chiropractic are included.
ANA 6105
Gross Anatomy I
ANA 6104
Neuroscience I
90 hours, 5 credits
A multidisciplinary approach to neuroscience that
integrates relevant topics in anatomy and physiology.
Lectures will be supplemented by laboratory exercises in
neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with an emphasis on
clinical correlation and an introduction to the use of case
studies. The neuroanatomical and neurophysiological
basis of chiropractic practice will also be explored.
105 hours, 5 credits
An integrated sequence of courses covering the gross
anatomy of the human body, with a heavy emphasis on
functional neuromusculoskeletal anatomy of the limbs
and trunk, including osteology, arthrology, muscle action,
innervation and blood supply. The sequence also includes
a thorough examination of the visceral contents of the
head and neck, thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum,
with particular reference to clinical relevancy of
portal-of-entry physicians.
ANA 6204
Gross Anatomy II
105 hours, 5 credits
ANA 6205
Neuroscience II
Prerequisite: ANA 6104
90 hours, 5 credits
A continued multidisciplinary approach, integrating
relevant topics in neuroanatomy and physiology with
more extensive coverage of neurological diagnosis.
Lectures will continue to be supplemented by lab
exercises in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, again
with an emphasis on clinical correlation. Numerous case
studies will be examined in both lecture and laboratory.
The neuroanatomical and neurophysiological basis of
chiropractic practice will also be explored.
105 hours, 5 credits
This course represents the second part of an integrated
sequence covering the gross anatomy of the human body,
with heavy emphasis on functional neuromusculoskeletal
anatomy. The functional anatomy of the appendicular and
axial skeletons is emphasized, including muscle
attachments, actions, innervations, blood supply and
arthrology. The sequence also includes a comprehensive
examination of the visceral contents of the head and neck,
thorax, abdomen, pelvis and perineum, with particular
reference to clinical relevancy to portal-of-entry
physicians.
BIOCHEMISTRY (75 Hours)
BCH 6101
Principles of Biochemistry
45 hours, 3 credits
A lecture course introducing the basic chemical
components found in the diet and/or utilized by the
body. The structure and major biochemical functions of
carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, proteins, hormones
and vitamins are explored. The study of enzymes,
including digestive enzymes, will be introduced.
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BCH 6203
30 hours, 2 credits
Biochemistry of Nutrition and Metabolism
Prerequisite: BCH 6101
PHY 6405
Visceral Pathology
Prerequisite: PHY 6302
A lecture course involving the study of the major
biochemical pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids,
amino acids, and nucleic acids. The relationship of these
mechanisms to nutrition and to the health of the human
body is stressed. Nutritional deficiencies and the resulting
clinical consequences are introduced.
A lecture and laboratory course in which the student will
develop comprehensive knowledge of disease processes,
their causes and their clinical effects. Structural
abnormalities of the cells and tissues at the gross and
microscopic levels will be stressed.
MICROBIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH (135 Hours)
PHYSIOPATHOLOGY (330 Hours)
PHY 6203
Systems Physiology
MPH 6301
Clinical Microbiology
75 hours, 5 credits
75 hours, 4 credits
A lecture and laboratory course that focuses on the
structure, biochemistry and genetics of organisms
associated with human infectious disease. Modes of
transmission, epidemiology, mechanisms of specific and
nonspecific host resistance, methods of disinfection and
prevention are emphasized.
A lecture course that examines the function of the cell as
well as the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory,
renal, digestive, endocrine and reproductive systems. The
control of each of these physiological systems is discussed
and analyzed, with an emphasis on clinical ramifications.
PHY 6302
Principles of Physiopathology
Prerequisite: PHY 6203
75 hours, 4 credits
90 hours, 5 credits
MPH 6404
Public Health and Wellness
60 hours, 4 credits
This course is an overview of current health topics and
information as described in Healthy People 2020 and how
personal responsibility and lifestyle play a role in the
health and wellness of a person (patient) and therefore in
the health of the community. This course will discuss the
basic principles and perspectives involved in disease
prevention (both acute and chronic) and promotion of
healthy activities, lifestyles and behavior, and the role of
the doctor of chiropractic in this promotion of health and
wellness.
A lecture and laboratory course that gives the student a
basic understanding of physiology at the cell and tissue
level and provides an introduction to pathology and the
process of disease through the application of physiologic
principles. Adaptive responses of cells and tissues, cell
injury and death, neoplasia, immune response,
inflammation and repair, genetic disorders, and fluid and
hematological disorders are explored using a problemsolving format.
Topics will include, but not be limited to: physical
exercise; overweight, obesity and nutrition; tobacco use;
substance abuse; acute and chronic disease; sexual
responsibility and STIs including AIDS; environmental
quality (food safety, clean potable water, sewage
treatment, and air pollution). Emphasis will be on how
the chiropractor can relate to these topics. There will be a
discussion of government agencies involved in
community health.
PHY 6404
90 hours, 5 credits
Musculoskeletal Physiopathology
Prerequisite: PHY 6302
A lecture and laboratory course that provides for the
study of normal physiology and pathology of bone, joint,
muscle and endocrine systems. This will lead the student
to a practical understanding of normal function,
dysfunction and disease. Laboratory exercises focus on
physiologic, pathologic, radiographic and clinical
presentations. Through correlating lecture material and
the laboratory experience, the student will be expected to
develop a practical knowledge of the musculoskeletal
(MS) system.
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DIAGNOSIS (540 Hours)
diagnostic examination procedure(s) and interpreting
collective data to formulate a final diagnosis for the
patient. Appropriate action steps such as treatment and
co-management plans will be mentioned.
DIA 6403
105 hours, 5 credits
Patient Assessment Methods I
A course designed to introduce the chiropractic student
to the components and techniques of history taking, the
development of a differential diagnosis list, the complete
neurological evaluation of central and peripheral neural
structures, and the comprehensive orthopedic and
vascular evaluations of the spine and extremities. All
course topics are integrated by chief complaint and
history taking.
TCH 6604
60 hours, 3 credits
Flexion Distraction Technique
Prerequisites: DIA 6403, TCH 6508
Corequisites: ATP 6603, ATP 6604
A technique lecture and lab course that covers the
epidemiology, biomechanics, diagnosis, treatment and
management of conditions affecting the lumbar and
cervical spine. Strong emphasis will be placed on
assessment and treatment utilizing flexion distraction.
DIA 6502
90 hours, 4 credits
Patient Assessment Methods II
Prerequisite: DIA 6403
TCH 6615
60 hours, 3 credits
Evidenced Based Clinical Case Management
Prerequisites: ATP 6603, ATP 6604, DIA 6605
A lecture and laboratory course in which the student
further refines case history-taking skills and develops
examination skills of the integumentary, respiratory,
cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, genitourinary and
endocrine systems. Normal findings as well as common
abnormal findings will be presented and discussed.
This is an integrative course that covers the management
of conditions common to chiropractic practice. The
course will utilize “best practice” guidelines based on
current literature. This course will cover assessment of
patient condition/diagnosis. It will cover treatment plans,
which include frequency and duration of care, outcome
assessment tools, reassessment, chiropractic technique(s),
soft tissue manipulation, modalities and special testing.
Treatment plans will include appropriate imaging
algorithms and referral algorithms. These treatment plans
will utilize the Educational and Patient Care Protocols for
the New York Chiropractic College Health Centers and
review current studies which evaluate treatment methods.
DIA 6606
45 hours, 3 credits
General Diagnosis
Prerequisites: DIA 6403, DIA 6502, RAD 6504
A lecture course focusing on common chief complaints
which may present to the chiropractors office for an
initial diagnosis. Emphasis will be placed upon the details
and practical application of history taking, patient
interaction, formulating a differential diagnosis, selecting
appropriate diagnostic examination procedure(s) and
interpreting collective data to formulate a final diagnosis
for the patient. Appropriate treatment and
co-management plans will be mentioned.
TCH 6706
60 hours, 3 credits
Diagnosis and Management of Extremities
Conditions
Prerequisites: TCH 6305, ATP 6604, DIA 6403
DIA 6605
60 hours, 2 credits
Correlative Patient Assessment
Prerequisites: DIA 6403, DIA 6502
An integrative diagnosis and technique lecture and
laboratory course that emphasizes the assessment,
treatment and management of extraspinal disorders.
A laboratory course focusing on organizing a strategy to
evaluate and diagnose various patient complaints which
may present to the chiropractors office for an initial
diagnosis. Emphasis will be placed upon the details and
practical application of history taking, patient interaction,
formulating a differential diagnosis, selecting appropriate
DIA 6708
60 hours, 4 credits
Human Developmental Diagnosis
A didactic lecture course focusing on surveying normal
and abnormal development of the human throughout life.
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Major topic areas are obstetrics, pediatrics and geriatrics.
Common physical problems and disorders of conception,
pregnancy, infancy, childhood, and the geriatric patient
are discussed with emphasis on recognizing those
disorders necessitating referral or comanagement and
where chiropractic care of the individual is applicable. A
two-hour presentation on child abuse is included.
principle of issuing ionizing radiation “as little as
reasonably achievable” (ALARA) is emphasized. The
course concentrates on the best available techniques for
achieving desirable radiographs with minimal radiation to
the patient.
RAD 6610
Radiographic Examination
Corequisite: RAD 6608
DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING (270 Hours)
RAD 6203
Spinal Radiology
15 hours, .5 credit
A laboratory course in radiological positioning
procedures. Emphasis will be placed upon preparing the
student to obtain diagnostic quality plain film radiographs
of the spine and extremities. Proper operation of
radiographic equipment, patient positioning, as well as
operator and patient radiation protection will be
emphasized.
A laboratory course with focus upon plain film
radiography of the spine and pelvis. The course
emphasizes normal anatomy, common congenital
anomalies, variants of normal and mensuration
procedures of the spine and pelvis.
RAD 6705
Advanced Imaging
RAD 6304
15 hours, .5 credit
Extremities Radiology
Prerequisites: RAD 6203, ANA 6204
60 hours, 3 credits
A didactic and laboratory course designed to introduce
the student to advanced diagnostic procedures related to
the practice of chiropractic. The course is divided into
two sections: (1) Imaging Protocols and Advanced
Imaging, focusing on spinal topics that include MRI, CT,
Myelography, Nuclear medicine, SPECT, and PET;
(2) Diagnostic Imaging of pathologic conditions of the
abdomen and chest.
A laboratory course with focus upon plain film
radiography of the upper and lower extremities. The
course emphasizes normal anatomy, common congenital
anomalies, variants of normal, and mensuration
procedures of the extremities.
RAD 6504
Bone and Joint Imaging
Corequisite: DIA 6502
30 hours, 1 credit
120 hours, 6 credits
CLINICAL LABORATORY (75 Hours)
DIA 6508
Clinical Laboratory Diagnosis
A lecture and laboratory course focusing upon the
recognition, interpretation and reporting of normal and
pathological changes revealed by radiography methods.
The main areas of pathology include neoplastic,
inflammatory, metabolic, arthritic and traumatic changes
in the tissues of the skeleton and articulations. Correlation
with CT, MR and other specialized diagnostic-imaging
methods is also introduced in this course.
75 hours, 4 credits
A lecture and laboratory course that focuses on the
pathophysiologic basis and clinical interpretation of
diagnostic laboratory tests. Emphasis is placed upon the
clinical presentation and relevant laboratory findings in
order to establish a differential or definitive diagnosis.
Routine lab testing – including urinalysis, CBC, blood
chemistries, serology, and immunology – will be
presented. Special laboratory procedures and new
laboratory methodologies will also be introduced.
Venipuncture technique will be presented in the
laboratory portion.
RAD 6608
30 Hours, 2 credits
Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
Corequisite: RAD 6610
This lecture course addresses the principles of X-ray
production and their effects. The radiation protection
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ASSOCIATED STUDIES (150 Hours)
AST 6501
Emergency Procedures
of special medical problems – in renal failure, liver
disease, and pulmonary disease; presentation of case
studies; obesity, hyperlipidemia and diabetes, alcohol
abuse and nutrient deficiencies; dietary management of
gout, malabsorption syndrome, and protein-calories
malnutrition.
15 hours, 1 credit
Training in first aid is given in lecture, demonstration and
practical exercises. CPR, treatment of open wounds,
fractures, dislocations, hemorrhages, shock, heat
exhaustion, poisoning, drowning, electrical burns,
seizures, etc., are covered.
AST 6304
Basic Human Nutrition I
Prerequisite: BCH 6203
AST 6802
Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychology in general practice, general concepts,
psychological assessment, mental/emotional disorders,
including standardized diagnostic criteria and behavioral
management strategies will be covered. This course will
focus on a biological and psychosocial perspective on
human behavior and its application in clinical practice.
30 hours, 2 credits
This lecture course deals with the study of food sources of
basic nutrients for human life. The digestion and
metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, as well
as the intermediary metabolism, will be reviewed.
Emphasis is placed on the role and requirements of
minerals, vitamins and common herbs in human
nutrition. Health effects of sugars, lipids and proteins will
be discussed.
AST 6504
Basic Human Nutrition II
Prerequisite: AST 6304
AST 6806
Concepts in Pharmacology
30 hours, 2 credits
An introductory lecture series presenting basic principles
of clinical pharmacology. The course is designed to
familiarize the student with the most commonly used
pharmaceuticals, their actions, indications,
contraindications, side effects and adverse effects as well
as the chiropractic implications of same.
15 hours, 1 credit
This lecture course deals with nutrition and weight
control; causes and treatment of obesity; eating disorders
– Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa; vitamin
interactions, deficiencies and toxicity; mineral deficiencies
and toxicities; nutrition during infancy, childhood,
adolescence, and nutrient needs of older adults; nutrition
during lactation, and malnutrition and pregnancy; and
nutrition and metabolic responses during severe stress.
AST 6705
Clinical Nutrition
Prerequisite: AST 6504
30 hours, 2 credits
CHIROPRACTIC PHILOSOPHY (195 Hours)
PHL 6101
30 hours, 2 credits
Chiropractic Philosophy & History
A lecture course in which the history of chiropractic is
traced from its origins to the present day. The basic
concepts of chiropractic philosophy as they were
originally formulated and as they have evolved to
present-day scientific thinking are discussed.
30 hours, 2 credits
PHL 6105
Reflections on Chiropractic
This lecture course deals with life, diet and disease. Topics
to be discussed include: normal nutrition, vegetarian diets,
and vitamin supplementation; disorders of nutrition;
hyperlipidemia and coronary artery disease, hypertension,
diet and cancer; osteoporosis, and nutritional anemias;
prevalence and types of malnutrition; nutritional support
15 hours, 1 credit
A course for students entering the Doctor of Chiropractic
degree program to assist in the orientation of resources
and expectations at New York Chiropractic College. This
course will assist students in identifying the trends of the
profession and their individual goals.
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PHL 6203
Issues in Chiropractic Research
15 hours, 1 credit
PHL6605
30 hours, 2 credits
The Scientific Basis for Chiropractic Care
Prerequisites: PHL 6101, PHL 6203, PHL 6304,
PHL 6405, ANA 6104, ANA 6105,
ANA 6204, ANA 6205, ANA 6304
This course will provide chiropractic students with the
basic knowledge and skills necessary to be an educated
consumer of the professional literature. It will enhance
the student’s understanding of evidence-based practice
and the value of research to the practicing chiropractor
and to the chiropractic profession.
PHL 6304
Chiropractic and Philosophy
Prerequisite: PHL 6101
The Scientific Basis for Chiropractic Care is a capstone
course that will integrate and expand on the knowledge
and skills acquired in previous principles courses. The
scientific basis for a patient-centered and scientifically
based chiropractic philosophy will be presented. The
course material represents the current peer-reviewed
literature in multiple scientific fields establishing the basis
of the subluxation and for chiropractic care of the
symptomatic and asymptomatic patient.
30 hours, 2 credits
This is a lecture and discussion course in which the
student is introduced to various components of academic
philosophy in light of both historical chiropractic
philosophy and modern philosophical discourse. The
subject matter applies to philosophical issues within the
profession as well as in the scientific community and the
public square. Emphasis is placed on logic, ethics,
philosophy of science, and the relationship between
science and metaphysics. The primary goal is to equip
students to examine their worldviews and grasp the
implications of their choices about a variety of ethical and
metaphysical issues in chiropractic.
PHL 6607
Patient Education
30 hours, 2 credits
Developing excellent communication skills is important
for giving high-quality patient care and building a
prosperous practice, and vital in risk-management
strategies. The goal of this course is to help students to
build a successful, efficient and ethical patient-centered
practice based upon effective communications between
the doctor and patient.
PHL6405
45 hours, 3 credits
Chiropractic Theories
Prerequisites: PHL 6101, PHL 6203, PHL 6304
CHIROPRACTIC TECHNIQUE (615 HOURS)
TCH 6101
Chiropractic Technique I:
Psychomotor Skills
This course combines chiropractic and academic
philosophy with current scientific thought and clinical
research about the reasons for the benefits and successes
of the chiropractic profession and paradigm. Various
theories about chiropractic subluxations are surveyed for
specific subluxation hypotheses as well as the scientific
evidence supporting these claims. Also surveyed are the
purported etiologies of subluxations, as well as possible
mechanisms to explain why chiropractic adjusting/
manipulation succeeds in improving health and
well-being.
30 hours, 1 credit
An introductory laboratory course in which the student
begins to develop those psychomotor skills necessary for
proper stance, palpation, speed and dexterity necessary
for delivery of the chiropractic adjustment. Biomechanics
and specific psychomotor techniques as they relate to
both the doctor and the patient are introduced and
assessed.
TCH 6102
Chiropractic Technique II:
Introduction to Palpation
Corequisite: ANA 6105
30 hours, 1 credit
Introduction to palpation is a laboratory course designed
to introduce the student to the basics of palpation. The
location and identification of the bony structures of the
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vertebral column, the pelvis, and the superficial
musculature of the back and neck are emphasized. The
concepts of layer palpation and postural evaluation are
introduced. The student will also be introduced to
topographical extremity palpation. The information
received in this course will lay the foundation for all
techniques the student of chiropractic will learn.
TCH 6406
Extremities Technique II
Prerequisite: TCH 6305
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on
biomechanics, assessment and treatment of the upper
extremities. Emphasis will be placed on mechanical
diagnosis which will include history, range of motion,
palpation, postural and gait analysis and soft tissue
considerations. Tissue sense will be developed and
delivery skills and adjustive techniques practiced.
TCH 6203
90 hours, 4 credits
Chiropractic Technique III:
Spinal Assessment and Introduction to Techniques
Prerequisites: TCH 6101, TCH 6102, ANA 6105
Corequisite: RAD 6203
TCH 6407
90 hours, 4 credits
Chiropractic Technique V
Prerequisites: TCH 6304, ANA 6204
A lecture and laboratory course that integrates spinal
biomechanics, assessment and basic chiropractic
adjusting skills. Emphasis is placed on static and motion
palpation, developing tissue sense, psychomotor skills,
and basic spinal and pelvic adjustive techniques.
Contraindications to spinal adjustments and screening
tests are discussed, demonstrated and practiced.
TCH 6304
Chiropractic Technique IV
Prerequisite: TCH 6203
45 hours, 2 credits
A lecture and laboratory course that continues to
emphasize chiropractic assessment and treatment skills.
Focus is on the axial skeleton with an introduction of the
appendicular skeleton and the closed kinematic chain.
Essential biomechanics, functional anatomy and adjustive
technique principles are reviewed. Patient assessment
skills include history, range of motion, palpation, postural
and gait analysis and soft tissue considerations. While
emphasis continues on developing tissue sense, delivery
skills, basic adjustive technique, and intermediate
adjustive techniques are introduced and practiced.
Mechanical diagnosis, management and treatment
considerations for common neuromusculoskeletal
conditions is introduced.
90 hours, 4 credits
A lecture and laboratory course that focuses on
chiropractic assessment and adjustment of the axial
skeleton. Essential biomechanics and functional anatomy
are reviewed and principles of adjustive techniques
discussed. Patient assessment skills include history, range
of motion, palpation, postural and gait analysis, and soft
tissue considerations. Continued emphasis is placed on
tissue sense, psychomotor skills, and basic spinal and
pelvic adjustive techniques. Soft-tissue diagnosis and
treatment is also introduced.
TCH 6508
Chiropractic Technique VI
Prerequisite: TCH 6407
90 hours, 4 credits
A lecture and laboratory course with continuing emphasis
on chiropractic assessment and treatment skills. Focus is
on the axial skeleton, particularly the cervical spine, with
appendicular skeleton correlation. Essential
biomechanics, functional anatomy and adjustive
technique principles are reviewed. Emphasis continues on
developing tissue sense, delivery skills, and basic and
intermediate adjustive techniques; in addition advanced
adjustive techniques are introduced and practiced.
Diagnosis and practical management considerations for
common neuromusculoskeletal conditions related to the
cervical spine are discussed. The relative efficacy and
safety of commonly used clinical treatments for various
cervical spine disorders is discussed in detail. Students are
introduced to clinical reasoning skills that will assist in
TCH 6305
45 hours, 2 credits
Extremities Technique I
Prerequisites: ANA 6204, TCH 6203
Corequisite: RAD 6304
A lecture and laboratory course focusing on the clinical
anatomy, biomechanics, assessment and treatment of the
lower extremities. Emphasis will be placed on mechanical
diagnosis, which will include history, range of motion,
palpation, postural and gait analysis, and soft-tissue
considerations. Tissue sense will be developed and
delivery skills and adjustive techniques practiced.
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identifying contraindications for conservative
management of spine-related conditions.
TCH 6509
Soft Tissue Techniques
Prerequisite: TCH 6304
material will cover physiologic effects, indications,
contraindications and proper techniques for using the
covered modalities while laboratory time will provide the
opportunity to practice the application of the modalities
for a variety of conditions to different areas of the body.
The National Board exam in Physiotherapy will also be
discussed.
60 hours, 3 credits
A lecture and laboratory course that begins to address the
role of soft-tissue in practice. Tissues studied include:
skin, fascia, muscle and tendon, and ligament and joint
capsule. Assessment and various approaches to treatment
will be discussed. In laboratory, palpation skills will be
enhanced, and selected treatment procedures practiced.
ATP 6604
Active Care
A lecture and lab course focusing on active care for the
patient, ranging from the use of splints and supports to
exercise qualification, indications, and prescription.
Emphasis placed on patient assessment and individual
application of appropriate active-based therapeutic
measures, as well as patient education and home care
program prescription.
TCH 6512
15 hours, 1 credit
Postural Assessment
Prerequisites: ANA 6204, TCH 6305, TCH 6304
Basic principles and concepts of posture and dynamic
stabilization in chiropractic diagnosis, treatment,
rehabilitation and patient education are expanded upon.
Skills in muscle-length assessment, movement-pattern
assessment, and chiropractic manual diagnosis are
practiced and correlated. Clinical presentations of painful
conditions common to chiropractic practice are
discussed, as well as conditions affecting the functioning
of the neuromusculoskeletal system as a whole.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE AND OUTPATIENT
SERVICES (1305 Hours)
CLS 6701
105 hours, 4 credits
Introduction to Clinical Services
Prerequisite: Must have completed all course work
through the sixth trimester.
In this lecture and practical course, students are
introduced to the procedures, protocols and requirements
of the campus and outpatient-care facilities. Students
begin the process of active patient care by evaluating and
providing services to fellow students under supervision of
the clinical faculty. Case-history taking, physical,
radiological and laboratory examination, and diagnosis
and development of a patient-management plan are
stressed.
TCH 6708
30 hours, 1 credit
Contemporary Concepts in Chiropractic
Prerequisites: TCH 6604, TCH 6615
This core laboratory course will focus on allowing
students to continue to review, practice and refine
previously studied techniques, as well as on presenting an
alternative model of the subluxation (or chiropractic
manipulate lesion) in the application of some of those
techniques.
CLS 6804
330 hours, 12 credits
Clinical Service Phase I
Prerequisite: Must have completed all course work
through the seventh trimester.
ANCILLARY THERAPEUTIC PROCEDURES (90 Hours)
ATP 6603
Passive Care
45 hours, 2 credits
45 hours, 2 credits
Under close supervision and guidance of licensed faculty
clinicians, interns are engaged in the various aspects of
clinical practice, including the evaluation and
management of health center patients. As interns achieve
quantitative procedural requirements, the faculty provides
qualitative evaluation and feedback regarding developing
competencies. The practical aspects of patient care are
This course provides a description of various modalities
commonly found in practice that are used for pain
control, edema reduction, enhanced healing, muscle
spasm reduction and muscle strengthening. Lecture
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supplemented by a variety of presentations and exercises
intended to enhance and reinforce clinical knowledge and
skills.
CLS 6904
Clinical Service Phase II
Prerequisite: CLS 6804
strategies to successfully receive reimbursement for their
professional services from third-party payers. Topics
covered include how to analyze the reimbursement
environment before beginning a practice in a particular
geographic area; how to accurately use diagnostic and
procedure codes; how to efficiently document care in
order to minimize legal liability and delays or denials of
insurance claims; and how to create a rational fee
schedule for a chiropractic practice. Teaching techniques
include lecture and readings, and practical assignments
that will allow students to gain first-hand experience in
billing and coding that they will be able to apply
immediately when they begin their chiropractic practices.
450 hours, 16 credits
Interns continue to be progressively engaged by clinical
faculty members in the various aspects of clinical practice
while receiving periodic qualitative evaluation and
feedback regarding their development of required clinical
competencies. The practical experiences of patient
interactions are supplemented by presentations and
exercises intended to enhance and reinforce clinical
knowledge and skills.
CLS 7006
Clinical Service Phase III
Prerequisite: CLS 6904
BPM 6702
30 hours, 2 credits
Business and Practice Management
This course is designed to be an interactive lecture which
will guide the learner in synthesizing prior knowledge
while proposing new concepts that will prepare, focus,
and balance their vision as a chiropractic professional.
The course will include an individual project, role
playing, large and small group discussions designed to
facilitate the learner’s assessment and management of
their strengths and weaknesses.
420 hours, 15 credits
Interns continue to be engaged by faculty clinicians in the
various aspects of clinical practice while completing their
quantitative and qualitative clinical graduation
requirements. Practical aspects of patient care experiences
are supplemented by presentations and exercises intended
to assist students’ transition to the field.
BPM 6801
15 hours, .5 credit
Chiropractic Office Billing Essentials
BUSINESS AND PRACTICE MANAGEMENT
(195 Hours)
This course is offered during 8th trimester to build upon
the 7th trimester course Billing, Coding &
Documentation. As an online course, activities have
been developed to assist the student to become a
credentialed provider upon graduation and to become
familiar with office activities that typically are carried out
by office staff.
BPM 6630
30 hours, 2 credits
Practice Management and the Law
A course designed to encourage the Doctor of
Chiropractic student to prepare for his/her professional
career. This course will expose the student to various
topics related to Chiropractic practice issues, standards
of care, practice guidelines and jurisprudence. Further,
students will be exposed to career opportunities within
Chiropractic and participate in community service.
BPM 6830
Applied Ethics of Chiropractic
15 hours, 1 credit
This course teaches the foundational principles of
professionalism along with the ethics and virtues of
chiropractic care. Students will demonstrate knowledge of
setting and maintaining healthy boundaries with patients;
strategies to prevent the financial and sexual abuse of
patients and how to maintain a healthy work - leisure
balance while avoiding burnout and other impairments to
healthy practice.
BPM 6701
30 hours, 2 credits
Coding, Billing & Documentation for the
Contemporary Chiropractic Practice
This course provides students with an in-depth
understanding of the American Health Care System and
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BPM 6901
15 hours, .5 credit
Chiropractic Office Management Simulation
ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
The elective program is designed to be dynamic and
responsive to changes within chiropractic education and
healthcare. The scope and frequency of elective course
offerings are dependent upon student interest and faculty
expertise and availability.
This course is offered during the ninth trimester as an
online course. It builds upon the eight-trimester courseChiropractic Office Billing Essentials. The student will be
given an opportunity to utilize an electronic medical
record system through use of the EMR system
SmartCloud. While performing various jobs during the
simulation, there is reinforcement of essential skills such
as scheduling appointments, handling billing, reports and
insurance claims. In addition, the student must exhibit the
ability to research facts, think through priorities and
analyze problems.
BPM 6902
Getting Into Practice
ANA 6504
15 hours, 1 credit
Craniofacial Biology
Prerequisite: Completion of the core basic sciences
This lecture course will review the basics of craniofacial
growth and lay the foundations to understand common
craniofacial malformations such as cleft lip and palate,
craniosynostoses, and pharyngeal arch syndromes.
Furthermore, growth and dysfunction of the
temporomandibular (TMJ) joint and the inner ear will be
explored. Chiropractic faculty will present three lectures,
and they will discuss diagnosis and treatment aspects of
craniofacial problems and cranial adjusting techniques.
30 hours, 2 credits
This course focuses on topics related to getting started in
chiropractic practice. The goal of the class is to expose the
student to information that will be needed to make
effective decisions about options for beginning a
chiropractic career with the focus on topics related to
starting a chiropractic practice. Information provided is
intended to furnish students with a sound foundation for
making appropriate choices and developing professional
relationships in order to begin a successful career in the
chiropractic field.
ANA 6505
Forensic Osteology
15 hours, 1 credit
This course will provide an overview of the skeletal
features that can be used to help identify victims of
accidents and crimes in forensic cases when identification
is not possible by other means. These methods include
estimating age at death, sex, ethnic background, stature
and even facial features. This information is critical for
those interested in working with or as coroners and other
law enforcement officials.
BPM 7007
30 hours, 2 credits
Marketing Strategies for Healthcare Professionals
A business course designed for students in the Doctor of
Chiropractic degree program in which marketing
methods will be presented and discussed. This course will
assist students in identifying the marketing trends that are
pertinent in the healthcare industry and how to
implement these ideas. We will also use strategy and
business planning concepts that will allow future
practitioners to become entrepreneurs. As the healthcare
market evolves it is necessary for the healthcare
professional to understand the principles and applications
of marketing in the healthcare environment. This will be a
graduate level marketing class with a healthcare
concentration.
AST 6512
30 hours, 2 credits
Pregnancy & Pediatric Nutrition
This online course will focus on specific nutrition for the
pregnant patient, nursing patient, infant and children
adolescents. Topics to be discussed include: fertility and
nutritional considerations with the female reproductive
system, healthy food and supplemental options for a
pregnant patient, healthy food and supplemental options
for children and adolescents and common infant, child,
and adolescent nutritional considerations for disease
states.
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ANA 6514
15 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Arthrology and Bone Mechanics
practice. The lecture portion will concentrate on
describing common musculoskeletal conditions. The
laboratory aspect will identify anatomical structures.
This course is an advanced discussion of the joints of the
human body and the mechanical properties of the tissues
of the skeleton: bone, cartilage, tendons, and ligaments.
The primary emphasis of the course will be the synovial
joints of the axial and appendicular skeleton and the solid
joints of the vertebral column (discs and ligaments). The
course will be in a lecture format, with laboratory
presentation of relevant prosected materials.
AST 6550
Women’s Healthcare Issues
This course is designed to allow students to gain an
understanding of the aspects of human biology and
healthcare that are uniquely female. The course material
will include information on the role of healthcare in a
woman’s life. Topics such as research funding for
women’s health issues will be discussed. Basic
information on female anatomy and physiology will be
studied; however, the focus will be on issues of medicine
and science relating to women. Major diseases that affect
women – such as cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis,
lung and breast cancer – will be studied. The role of
scientific research and patient education will be explored.
In addition, major diseases that are associated with each
system of the body and most commonly occur in women
will be studied. Issues surrounding the female sexual
response, pregnancy and infertility will be explored.
Mental health issues will also be studied.
ANA 6520
15 hours, 1 credit
Mechanics and Pathomechanics in Craniofacial
Complex
This course will review the biomechanics of skeletal
muscle and cartilage. The process of mastication,
vocalization and deglutition will be defined. Normal
muscle function will be discussed (mechanics), followed
by abnormal muscle function (pathomechanics) so that
students can appreciate how pathomechanics interferes
with the normal process of mastication, vocalization and
deglutition.
ANA 6522
15 hours, 1 credit
Mechanics and Pathomechanics of the Pelvis and
Lower Extremity
AST 6556
30 hours, 2 credits
Preparation as a College Educator
This interactive course will explore the elements of how
to prepare and deliver courses at the college level. The
content will include adult education theories, current
educational research and course design. Class discussion
and projects will include practical and theoretical aspects
of course design including: learning objectives and
syllabus design; decisions in course content, preparation
and delivery; assessment design, analysis and grading; and
issues of instructional inclusiveness.
This course present functional anatomy (a discussion
based upon kinesiology and moment arms) of the pelvis
and lower extremity. Normal mechanics will be
described for the pelvis and lower extremity within the
context of the pelvic floor dysfunction, hip, knee, ankle,
and foot. After normal mechanics are discussed,
pathomechanics are examined for each ROM at a joint.
Specific reference will be made to what happens at that
joint when a particular muscle is weak or tight. The
course will end with a discussion of the gait cycle and how
it is altered by the pathomechanics presented earlier in the
course.
ANA 6606
Clinical Anatomy
30 hours, 2 credits
AST 6569
Peer Mentor Training
15 hours, 1 credit
A 1 credit blended course designed to provide the
necessary training for a student becoming an Academic
Peer Mentor. To enroll in this course, the student must be
a member of or be eligible for admission into the Phi Chi
Omega Honor Society. The training will provide the
knowledge and skills needed to support the Academic
Advisement process in a professional, ethical manner.
45 hours, 3 credits
This course is a review of gross anatomy coupled with
clinical exposition on applied anatomical topics. The
gross anatomy review will be coupled with various clinical
conditions students are likely to encounter in their
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AST 6570
15 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Lower Extremity Movement Analysis &
the Use of Orthoses
DIA 6537
15 hours, 1 credit
Clinical Pediatric Chiropractic Care
A lecture and discussion course – with some laboratory
time – that presents concerns and problems affecting the
pediatric population. The areas in which chiropractic can
intervene will be thoroughly discussed, utilizing academic
and clinical knowledge and examples. Topics covered will
include, but are not limited to, anatomy and physiology of
the neonate and young child, radiological considerations
of the child, diagnostic laboratory tests and findings, and
chiropractic techniques designed to deliver a safe
chiropractic adjustment. Topics will be integrated in a
case study format for half of the course. Students will gain
a greater appreciation of pediatric diagnostic ability and
corrective care.
An active learning lecture course that discusses conditions
and movement patterns, as well as the uses and benefits
of orthosis used to support, align, and prevent deformities
or to improve function. Emphasis will be on the
articulations of the lower extremity and the effect on the
pelvis and spine. Course formats will include lectures,
active analysis of movement patterns, casting and
scanning techniques for orthotics, comparisons between
various types of orthopedic devices and demonstrations
of proper usage. Both long and short term conditions will
be considered.
AST 6572
15 hours, 1 credit
Instrumented Biomechanics and Gait Analysis
DIA 6564
30 hours, 2 credits
Survey of Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Therapies
An engaging student-centered, hands-on course that
details methods used in the investigation of movement
pathology using commercially available tools to capture
and analyze kinematic and kinetic parameters of human
motion. Emphasis will be placed on the capture and
analysis of normal and pathological gait, instrumented
postural analysis, and reaching tasks. Specific student
achievement goals include understanding the underlying
principles of several motion-capture and force-capture
techniques and the appropriate application of each
technique. Students will then go on to learn general
principles and methods for quantification, analysis,
interpretation and classification of movement pathology.
This is an online survey course designed to introduce
students to complementary and alternative therapeutic
approaches to healthcare. Major systems of healing will be
addressed such as Traditional Chinese Medicine,
Naturopathy, Homeopathy, Botanical medicine (East,
West, Native American), and Tibetan medicine. Other
systems of therapeutics such as somatic therapies,
nutritional approaches to disease management, spiritual
practices, hypnosis and meditation will also be
introduced.
DIA 6565
Diabetology
AST 6605
45 hours, 3 credits
The Basics of Whole Food Nutrition
15 hours, 1 credit
This course is designed to enhance the students’
understanding of Diabetes Mellitus in detail including the
nutritional management, medications used in Diabetes,
drug interactions, metabolic control and metabolic
emergencies in Diabetes.
This is a lecture course focusing on the fundamentals of
whole food nutrition and supplementation for various
health conditions and overall optimal well-being. Special
attention will be paid to implementing whole food
nutrition in the health and regulation of all organ systems
in the human body, including a review of major
biochemical and physiological mechanisms. In addition,
the students will also gain an understanding of the
symptom survey, nutritional examinations and basic
implementation of whole food nutrition into a healthcare
practice.
DIA 6566
15 hours, 1 credit
Tunnel Syndromes Diagnosis and Management
A lecture course designed to provide a comprehensive
overview regarding the identification and treatment
options for canal and tunnel syndromes and other neural
and neurovascular entrapment syndromes. The course
will provide examples of conditions from a clinical
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perspective, with emphasis on identifying causes and
preventative strategies, chiropractic management and
other approaches to management. Discussion of
conditions will consist of topics ranging from anatomy,
functional neurology, ergonomics and biomechanics, and
some physiology. Examination strategies will include
history taking, typical and special physical, neurological
and orthopedic examination procedures, radiographic
and special imaging studies, and some laboratory testing
procedures. Management options include chiropractic
adjusting and manipulative therapy, soft tissue treatments,
ancillary treatments, physical therapy including
strengthening and stretching, splints and supportive
devices, and several medically oriented approaches.
Additional discussion includes options for
co-management of surgical and cases involving medical
intervention.
DIA 6568
Ergonomics
DIR 7000
Directed Study
Topic and credit hours to be mutually arranged between a
representative of the College and the student. The course
provides additional opportunities for students/interns
outside the traditional lecture and lab settings.
Educational and learning objectives will be jointly
established between the student and the College. This
course allows for participation in research, development
of publishable works, independent studies, off-campus
educational experiences, or other mutually agreed-upon
studies. Directed study can be taken during any trimester
in which electives are offered. Directed study may be
performed either on campus or during an off-campus
experience, such as concurrent with an externship. This
course may be taken more than once to accommodate
long-term projects or varied interests.
30 hours, 2 credits
RAD 6620
Introduction to Neuroradiology
A lecture course in which the student will learn to evaluate
an environment and how that environment (typically a
work environment) will impact a given person. Students
will develop the ability to analyze a specific environment,
evaluate required tasks of a given job description, and
examine an employee for the purpose of developing a
safety and/or prevention program. Classes will include
lectures and practical exercises, with emphasis on
integrating previously accumulated knowledge and skills
with those developed in the course.
DIA 6653
Advanced Clinical Neurology
15-120 hours, 1-8 credits
15 hours, 1 credit
A lecture course exploring the imaging characteristics of
common neurologic disorders of the central nervous
system with an emphasis on the spinal cord. This course
will present an overview of imaging indications, traumatic
and vascular conditions neoplasms demyelinating
conditions, congenital disorders and neurocutaneous
syndromes of the spinal cord and brain. Students will
gain a greater understanding of the use of magnetic
resonance imaging and computerized tomographic
imaging techniques as it relates to the evaluation of
neurological disorders seen in a chiropractic practice.
15 hours, 1 credit
RAD 6621
15 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Cases in Chiropractic Imaging
A lecture intended to improve the level of knowledge and
diagnostic skills of the chiropractic student with respect
to chiropractic applications of treatment, treatment
protocols complementary to the spinal adjustment,
nuances in examination procedures, and mechanisms of
neurological activity. This will be accomplished by
focusing on specific clinical topics and patient
presentations, reviewing appropriate anatomy and neural
mechanisms, and discussion of treatment protocols.
A lecture course exploring the imaging characteristics of
complex and unusual cases affecting the chiropractic
patient population. This course will focus on the
identification of imaging patterns and management of
uncommon musculoskeletal and visceral pathologies
including traumatic, neoplastic, metabolic, arthritic,
dysplastic, infectious, and vascular conditions diagnosed
in chiropractic patients. Students will gain a greater
understanding of abnormal imaging patterns and will
develop the skills required to manage difficult and
unusual diagnostic imaging cases.
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RAD 6622
Pediatric Radiology
15 hours, 1 credit
Kinesiology is a diagnostic system that uses the
neuromusculoskeletal system to augment normal
examination procedures. An Applied Kinesiology
examination depends upon knowledge of functional
neurology, anatomy, physiology, biomechanics and
biochemistry and is combined with standard physical,
neurological and orthopedic examination procedures,
laboratory findings, X-rays and history taking.
A lecture course exploring the imaging characteristics of
normal skeletal development and radiographic patterns of
common musculoskeletal pathologies affecting the
pediatric population. This course will focus on imaging
indications, traumatic conditions, neoplasms, metabolic
disorders, scoliosis, and heavy metal toxicity occurring in
young patients. The course will also address the clinical
and imaging indications for specialty referrals Students
will gam a greater understanding for the normal
radiographic appearance of the immature skeleton and
will develop the skills required to detect abnormal
imaging manifestations.
TCH 6560
Sacro Occipital Technique I
15 hours, 1 credit
The student enters this course on the basis that they wish
to become extremely proficient in the use of Sacro
Occipital Technique. Basic principles of the SOT
procedure are covered in detail. This is a practical course.
The student will be able to practice the application of this
procedure proficiently.
TCH 6525
30 hours, 2 credits
Introduction to Sports Injury Management
The purpose of this course is to provide an introductory
overview to sports medicine for the chiropractic student.
Skill development will include on-field clinical decision
making, first aid for sports injuries, taping and wrapping
procedures, and rehabilitation/performance
enhancement treatment planning. These skills will be
integrated into the prevention, diagnosis, immediate
management, and rehabilitation of commonly
encountered injuries to include the spectrum of
life-threatening to non-traumatic overuse conditions. The
student will prepare to work as a member of the sports
medicine team. Administrative and risk management
aspects related to sports medicine/chiropractic will be
reviewed.
TCH 6565
Yoga in a Chiropractic Setting
30 hours, 1 credit
This elective course is designed to introduce chiropractic
students to the basic precepts of traditional Hatha Yoga
including its usefulness as a tool for general health and
wellness, as well as some practical ways in which Yoga can
be implemented in a chiropractic practice setting. The
primary focus will be the use of Yoga postures for
rehabilitation post-injury, and functional restoration of
postural alignment due to muscle imbalance, repetitive
use syndromes, handedness, etc.
TCH 6625
30 hours, 1 credit
Clinical Palpation & Soft Tissue Assessments
TCH 6530
75 hours, 3 credits
Activator Methods Chiropractic Technique
This is a one (1) credit course designed to advance student
palpation and assessment skills as they relate to soft tissue
structures and function. Students will review palpation
techniques used on previously introduced structures and
expand into others as they relate to the course texts. They
will be offered opportunities to critically evaluate muscle
imbalances as they as they are offered in the course texts
and other areas of consideration. Emphasis will be given
to location, assessment, and arrangement of muscle
groups and systems, also incorporating tensegrity models,
based on Myer's muscle trains. Considerations for
assessment will include synergist/antagonist relationships
and will pool from commonly used techniques such as
Functional Movement Screen (FMS), Selective
Activator Methods will expose students to Activator
Methods Chiropractic Technique. Both the assessment
methods and the use of the Activator instrument will be
learned. The course will cover both the Basic Scan and the
Advanced Techniques used to address specific chief
complaints associated with the spine and the extremities
commonly treated in clinical chiropractic practice.
TCH 6551
15 hours, 1 credit
Introduction to Applied Kinesiology
This is a survey course designed to provide an overview of
the principles of Applied Kinesiology. Applied
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Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA), and
Neurokinetic Therapy (NKT).
TCH 6630
ConnecTX Therapy
presented. The diagnosis and treatment of Category 1,
with its related distortions of the dura, and Category 3, the
disc related category, are presented in detail. This is a
hands on course designed to increase the students
proficiency of osseous and soft tissue distortion
correction.
30 hours, 1 credit
An introductory technique laboratory course that
combines instrument-assisted connective tissue
mobilization (IACTM) with a targeted exercise program
to address connective tissue dysfunction. The technique
utilizes the ConnecTX instrument which is uniquely
designed to adapt to the various tissue/shapes/curves of
the body to examine and treat a variety of
neuromusculoskeletal conditions. ConnecTX therapy is a
system of connective tissue assessment and treatment that
allows the clinician to detect and treat soft tissue
dysfunctions that produce pain, weakness and functional
limitations for the patient. The instrument is designed to
provide an adjunct to a clinician’s hands and developing
good palpation and manual skills is crucial to the success
of this technique. Hands on application with
development of good anatomy palpation skills and
manual skills using the instrument will be stressed as part
of an overall rehabilitative program.
TCH 6559
Nimmo® I
The course will provide a comprehensive understanding
of this soft tissue technique. Students will become familiar
with the neurophysiology on which it was based.
Participants will become skilled practitioners of this
precise pressure point technique. The technique will be
demonstrated in small increments and students will
practice on each other under close supervision as they
acquire the complex psychomotor skills necessary to
locate and eliminate myofascial trigger points in all areas
of the body.
TCH 6562
15 hours, 1 credit
Introduction to Gonstead Methods
The Gonstead elective course is designed to introduce the
students to the chiropractic philosophy and methods
developed and utilized by Dr. Clarence Gonstead. The
elective will introduce the student to the following
assessment skills utilized in the Gonstead Method: use of
motion palpation, static palpation, radiographic structural
analysis, and the instrumentation to better identify the
spinal subluxation will be emphasized. The course will
instruct the student to properly set up the adjustments
using the specific adjustive techniques developed by Dr.
Gonstead, using the pelvic bench, the knee chest table,
and the cervical chair. It will also aid the student in
understanding the Gonstead listing system by providing
more depth and clarity. This additional learning
experience is offered to enhance their treatment and
decision making skills in order to provide better clinical
treatment to their patients.
TCH 6640
30 hours, 1 credit
ConnecTX Therapy – Lower Quadrant
ConnecTX Therapy utilizes a specialized instrument
along with a prescriptive exercise program to assist the
chiropractor in the detection and treatment of a variety of
connective tissue (CT) disorders. This elective is designed
to build on the knowledge and skills attained in TCH 6630
and apply them to the diagnosis, ConnecTX Therapy
treatment and case management of conditions affecting
the lower quadrant. ConnecTX instrument grips, holds,
slant positions, directional use, treatment maneuvers, and
hygiene will be reviewed in the context of the lower
quadrant. Functional anatomy accuracy and precision will
be stressed throughout the course. Indications,
contraindications, diagnosis, pre and post treatment
practices, rehabilitation, and case management will also be
discussed and practiced.
TCH 6660
Sacro Occipital Technique II
45 hours, 2 credits
TCH 6655
Nimmo® II
Prerequisite: TCH 6559
15 hours, 1 credit
45 hours, 2 credits
The course will provide an opportunity for students to
refine and enhance the skills they acquired in Nimmo® I.
The neurophysiological concepts presented in the
An overview of the Category system of diagnostic
indicators as developed by Dr. M.B. DeJarnette is
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introductory course will be explored in greater depth. The
major muscles covered in the introductory course will be
reviewed. Emphasis will shift to the location and
elimination of myofascial trigger points as they occur in all
muscles of the extremities and TMJ. The advanced course
will unfold in a manner similar to that used in Nimmo® I.
The technique will be demonstrated in small increments
and students will practice on one another under close,
expert supervision. Detailed case studies will be presented
from the instructor’s extensive patient base of
professional athletes, dancers, and musicians. Case studies
of patient complaints encountered by student interns will
also be addressed in addition to developing a Nimmo®
treatment plan.
TCH 6715
Technique Practice Lab II
c. Writing assignments designed to enhance your
research skills.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
In order to be eligible for graduation from the DC
program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
1. successful completion of a minimum of four
academic years of resident study at an accredited
institution granting a first professional degree, of
which the last four trimesters must have been in
residence at New York Chiropractic College;
2. successful completion of all required course work
with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 or
higher;
30 hours, 1 credit
A laboratory course in which students meet to continue
practicing their skills in spinal and extremity
manipulation. In addition, students will be able to bring to
class the problems they encounter in their experience as
first trimester interns in the student health center and,
with the help of senior technique faculty, work through
their difficulties.
3. completion of a seminar in the identification and
reporting of child abuse in accordance with standards
specified by the New York State Education
Department;
TCH 6805 15 hours, 1 credit
Sports & Human Performance
5. satisfactory completion of Outcome Assessment
requirements;
This course is to assist students wishing to pursue a career
in the field of sports chiropractic and acts as a bridge
course to the CCSP. In this course the students will
further develop the appropriate clinical knowledge and
communication skills related to treating the athletic
population and the correlation to practice.
6. timely application for the Doctor of Chiropractic
degree;
4. successful completion of all clinical internship
requirements at the College’s outpatient health
centers;
7. fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College;
8. completion of the above requirements within seven
calendar years following the date of original
matriculation.
CLS 6720
45 hours, 2 credits
Integrative Chiropractic Geriatrics
It is solely the responsibility of the degree candidate to
comply with all requirements for the degree. The
institution’s effort to monitor student progress toward
graduation does not relieve the individual of primary
responsibility in this matter.
Course work is designed to train our future chiropractic
workforce in the nuances associated with geriatric patient
care, including aspects of providing care in an integrative
healthcare system. This course exposes the student to the
field of geriatrics through course work that will include:
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information regarding graduation rates.
a. Lecture format;
b. Reading assignments in the form of textbook
readings as well as journal articles;
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EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Requirements for Licensure – United States
The National Board of Chiropractic Examiners was
incorporated on June 19, 1963, for the purpose of
conducting a chiropractic examination program at the
national level as a service to the state boards of examiners,
to the chiropractic colleges and their students, and to the
graduate chiropractor. Information regarding preparing
for chiropractic licensure can be found in the Student
Guide.
State laws require that all persons engaged in the practice
of chiropractic must possess a Doctor of Chiropractic
degree, pass an examination conducted by the state or a
designated equivalent assessment process, and be licensed
by the state licensing board. New York Chiropractic
College makes every reasonable effort to qualify its
students to sit for all state licensing examinations, but
makes no assurances that any graduate will be qualified to
take the licensing examination in any particular state or
pass such examination.
State licensing laws and boards of examiners’
administrative rules and regulations experience periodic
changes; therefore, each candidate desiring to pursue the
professional program offered by the College is
responsible to ascertain all information relative to his/her
qualifications to practice in any jurisdiction that he/she
selects. The board of trustees, officers and faculty cannot
be held responsible in this regard. Detailed information
regarding the licensure requirements of these and all other
states is available in the Registrar’s office and Center for
Career Development and Professional Success.
Preprofessional Requirements for Licensure
Several state chiropractic boards have preprofessional
licensure requirements that are not included in NYCC’s
minimum entrance requirement, such as a bachelor’s
degree prior to chiropractic study. It is the applicant’s
responsibility to ascertain and comply with the licensure
requirements for any state in which licensure is desired.
This information must be sought directly from state
boards of chiropractic to ensure accuracy.
Applicants who desire detailed information relative to
licensure in a particular state should contact that state’s
board (individual state board addresses are available at the
Center for Career Development and Professional
Success), or the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing
Boards (5401 W. 10th Street, Suite 101, Greeley, CO
80634).
Requirements for Licensure – Foreign Jurisdictions
Many foreign countries now have chiropractic licensure
laws. Applicants or students who have interest in this area
are advised to contact the chiropractic authorities of the
country in which they wish to practice.
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Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
of NYCC
Degrees: Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA)
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM)
Dean:
Jason Wright, BS, MS, LAc
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3. be able to utilize acupuncture, moxibustion and,
where appropriate, Chinese herbal medicine as
primary treatment modalities, as well as incorporate
into practice elements of tuina, nutritional counseling,
exercise and breathing techniques, and other related
modalities;
PURPOSE STATEMENT
Master of Science in Acupuncture Program (MSA)
The Acupuncture Master of Science degree program
provides a comprehensive professional education in
acupuncture and aspects of Oriental medicine that
prepares graduates to practice as independent healthcare
providers capable of practicing in multidisciplinary
healthcare settings.
4. demonstrate a fundamental knowledge of the
historical and philosophical foundations of Oriental
medicine, as well as the diversity of Oriental medical
theories and clinical approaches;
Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine Program (MSAOM)
5. be conversant with biomedical terminology,
pharmacology, diagnostic procedures, and
conventional treatment options in order to
communicate effectively with patients and other
healthcare practitioners, as well as make timely and
appropriate referral for emergency conditions and
conditions not readily treatable by Oriental medicine;
The Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine Master of
Science degree program provides a comprehensive
professional education in acupuncture and Oriental
medicine that prepares graduates to practice as
independent healthcare providers capable of practicing in
multidisciplinary healthcare settings.
6. be able to practice integratively and collaboratively in
a wide range of healthcare settings, including
hospitals and multidisciplinary medical clinics, and to
work safely and effectively with patients;
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
programs will:
7. be able to describe basic scientific research
methodology, and to demonstrate the ability to
critically assess research literature in acupuncture and
Oriental medicine;
1. be able to demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of
traditional Oriental medical theory, and able to apply
theory to clinical practice;
8. be able to demonstrate knowledge of the ethical, legal
and professional requirements of licensed
acupuncture practice;
2. be able to use traditional Chinese medicine
assessment and diagnostic techniques in order to
develop treatment plans for patients with a diverse
range of medical conditions, and help patients
maintain and enhance wellness and vitality;
9. be able to demonstrate the practice management
skills necessary for entering practice.
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ADMISSION TO THE MSA/MSAOM DEGREE
PROGRAMS
necessary, may require refresher courses to help ensure
the candidate’s preparation for success at FLSAOM.
The field of Oriental medicine draws students of all ages
and from all walks of life who share an interest in a
holistic approach to healthcare. In assessing applicants,
NYCC looks for individuals who demonstrate the
potential to succeed in NYCC’s rigorous master’s degree
programs in Acupuncture (MSA) and Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine (MSAOM), as well as a commitment to
helping people through a healing profession. Successful
candidates exhibit strong communication skills, integrity,
professionalism, and a basic understanding of
acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Direct contact with
an acupuncturist as a patient, volunteer assistant or
employee is strongly encouraged as a way of becoming
more knowledgeable about the field.
Advanced Placement Courses
All college credit earned via Advanced Placement (AP)
courses is acceptable toward meeting the entrance
requirements, provided the credit was granted by an
accredited degree-granting institution. In the instance of
science prerequisites, certification of the grade and of the
laboratory is required.
Credit through CLEP or Other Proficiency
Examinations
Up to 20 semester credits of a candidate’s preprofessional
requirements can be earned through the College Level
Examination Program (CLEP) and certain other college
proficiency examinations. These credits likewise must be
granted by an accredited degree-granting institution.
None of the science prerequisites can be satisfied through
examination programs.
Applicants trained in another healthcare profession —
such as chiropractic, medicine or nursing — are
encouraged to apply, and may be eligible to receive credit
for prior learning for some or all of the course work in
basic sciences and biomedicine completed at another
institution.
Technical Standards for Program Success
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) is committed to
the achievement of academic excellence, quality patient
care, and professional leadership. In support of NYCC’s
vision, a candidate for the Doctor of Chiropractic, Master
of Science in Acupuncture, or Master of Science in
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine degree program
must have abilities and skills in five areas: observation and
participation; communication; motor; intellectualconceptual, integrative and qualitative; and behavioral and
social. These guidelines specify the attributes that NYCC
faculty consider essential for completing these degree
programs. Because these standards describe the essential
functions that students must demonstrate to meet the
requirements of a first professional degree program, they
are pre-requisites for matriculation, continuation, and
graduation.
Academic Requirements for Admission
Applicants are required to show proof of successfully
completing 90 semester credits (136 quarter credits) of
college credit, including nine credits of bioscience course
work, from an accredited, degree-granting institution. The
nine credits of bioscience course work must include a
minimum of two credits of general biology. Students
must have achieved a grade of “C” or better in the
prerequisite bioscience course(s). A cumulative Grade
Point Average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is
desired for preprofessional college study.
For qualified students who meet the 90-credit entrance
requirement but lack a bachelor’s degree, NYCC offers
the option of earning a Bachelor of Professional Studies
(BPS) with a major in Life Sciences. To be eligible for the
BPS, students are required to have completed a minimum
of 33 college credits in liberal arts and science courses at
an accredited college or university. (See BPS Program
Requirements for AOM Students.)
NYCC is fully committed to equal opportunity in
educational programs for all otherwise qualified
individuals without regard to handicap or disability, in
accordance with the Americans with Disabilities
Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of the
Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In addition to
meeting academic standards, candidates for these
programs must also meet the following technical
standards with or without reasonable accommodations
throughout the full course of their education at NYCC.
Recency of Prerequisite Course Work
All science prerequisites should have been completed
within 10 years of the matriculation date at FLSAOM.
The College evaluates each case individually and, if
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These standards ensure patient safety and that all
candidates are otherwise qualified. Reasonable
accommodations can be made in some of these areas
provided that they do not require fundamentally altering
the applicable degree program. Requests for reasonable
accommodations will be reviewed on a case by case basis;
however, candidates for admission and enrolled students
should be able to perform in a reasonably independent
manner. The use of an intermediary that would, in effect,
require a student to rely on someone else’s power of
observation and/or communication will not be
permitted. NYCC reserves the right to rescind admission
or continuation to any candidate that is unable to meet all
technical standards with reasonable accommodations.
Any candidate should evaluate his/her ability to meet all
technical standards prior to submission of an application.
3. Motor:
a.
b. The ability to execute movements required to
provide general care to patients.
c. Sufficient motor function to elicit information
from patients by palpation, auscultation,
percussion, and other diagnostic maneuvers; and
the ability to determine depth and intensity of
manual pressure and force.
4. Intellectual-Conceptual, Integrative and Qualitative
Abilities:
Candidates for admission and enrolled students must
demonstrate:
a.
1. Observation and Participation:
a.
The ability to observe and participate in
demonstrations, experiments, diagnostic
procedures and tests within all phases of
education, including all laboratory and clinical
settings. These may include but are not limited to
human cadaveric dissections, microbiologic
cultures, microscopic studies, and clinical-science
patient-assessment procedures.
Sufficient intellectual abilities, including but not
limited to measurement, calculation, reasoning,
analysis, and synthesis. Problem-solving, a critical
skill demanded of health care professionals,
requires all of these intellectual abilities.
b. The ability to comprehend three-dimensional
relationships and understand the spatial
relationships of structures.
5. Behavioral and Social Attributes:
a.
b. The ability to observe a faculty member and a
patient accurately at a distance and close at hand.
c. Observation and participation necessitates the
functional use of the sense of vision, hearing and
somatic sensation. It is enhanced by the
functional use of the sense of smell.
2. Communication:
a.
Coordination of both gross and fine muscular
movements, equilibrium, and the functional use
of the sense of vision and somatic sensation.
The psychological and emotional well-being
required for the full use of his/her intellectual
abilities; the exercise of good judgment; sound
reasoning; maintenance of personal hygiene; the
prompt and safe completion of all
responsibilities; and the development of mature,
sensitive, and effective relationships with patients
and colleagues.
b. The ability to tolerate taxing workloads, to
function effectively under stress, to adapt to
changing environments, to display flexibility, and
to learn to function in the face of uncertainties
and stressful situations.
The ability to speak, to hear, and observe patients
in order to elicit information, describe changes in
mood, activity, and posture, and perceive
nonverbal communications.
c. Personal qualities such as compassion, empathy,
integrity, concern for others, mature
interpersonal skills, interest, and self-motivation.
b. The ability to communicate effectively and
sensitively with others.
c. The ability to communicate effectively and
efficiently in oral and written form.
d. The willingness and the ability to maintain the
safety and well-being of himself/herself and
others without posing a threat.
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Transfer Between MSA and MSAOM Programs
Based on Association of American Medical Colleges.
Report of the Special Advisory Panel on Technical
Standards for Medical School Admission. Washington,
DC: Association of American Medical Colleges, 1979.
At the completion of the first trimester, students are
expected to formally commit to either the MSA or
MSAOM program. Upon meeting with the Dean to
discuss the implications of a program change, MSA
students may change to MSAOM no later than the fourth
trimester to avoid course repetition. MSAOM
determination later than the start of the second trimester
will result in an extended date of graduation. Once past
the beginning of the fifth trimester, it becomes impossible
to change from the MSA to the MSAOM program and
currently there is no other route to herbal training
through the FLSAOM. While students are discouraged
from doing so, they may be allowed to transfer from the
MSAOM to the MSA program at any time, but a program
change is contingent upon approval by the Dean.
Transfer Applicants
NYCC welcomes applicants who have completed course
work in Oriental medicine at another institution and who
are interested in transferring.
Transfer credit will be considered for courses that are
equivalent in content and credit hours to the NYCC
courses for which credit is sought. The student must have
earned a grade of “C” or higher, and the course cannot be
used to meet entrance requirements. Course work must
have been taken at the master’s degree level or equivalent
to be considered for transfer credit. Individuals without a
master’s level education who have an earned professional
license (e.g., RN, PT) with relevant work experience may
be eligible to receive credit for prior learning for Western
science courses.
Credit for Prior Learning
Credit for prior learning may be granted for basic science
and Western medicine courses at NYCC to individuals
with an earned health-professional license (e.g., RN, PT)
who have received significant Western science education
and training but have not earned a graduate degree. Credit
for prior learning may also be granted for basic science
courses to individuals who have earned significant
education in a particular field that provides equivalent
mastery to an NYCC course.
Evidence of proficiency in the subject matter will be
required for course work from professional schools in
countries that do not have accreditation systems
equivalent to that of the United States. Course work to be
transferred must have been completed within five years of
the transfer date. Exceptions may be made for candidates
holding a first professional degree or an academic
graduate degree in a related discipline from an accredited
institution.
Individuals in this category will be required to take a
challenge exam in order to receive credit for prior
learning. Based on the evaluation of exam results,
transcripts, and work experience, the Prior Learning
Assessment Committee will determine the courses for
which an individual may receive credit for prior learning.
Any credit for prior learning must be determined prior to
matriculation for applicants to receive credit in this
category. Applicants who wish to receive credit for prior
learning must submit a completed Credit for Prior
Learning Request Form to the Admissions office.
Students may audit courses for which they received credit
for prior learning.
Credit for prior learning or transfer credit may be awarded
to students who can show equivalent training in taiji or
qigong, even if training was received at non-accredited
institutions or in informal learning situations. Students
must show evidence of previous study through transcripts
or letters from instructors certifying dates and length of
study (in hours), and/or must take and pass a challenge
exam.
Transfer applicants must complete all application
procedures prior to matriculation and must furnish
official transcripts of graduate or professional schools
attended. They must obtain and complete an application
for transfer credit and wait for an evaluation. An offer of
transfer credit, if accepted by the candidate, is not subject
to further negotiation after transfer to NYCC. No more
than 50 percent of the program credits may be met
through transfer credit or credit for prior learning.
International Applicants
NYCC welcomes applications from international
candidates. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must
meet the same entrance requirements as U.S. citizens, or
be qualified via a recognized, non-U.S. equivalency
program. International candidates must complete the
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same application procedures as all others, and must
additionally provide the following:
1. official TOEFL exam results of 213 on the
computer-based test or 550 on the paper-based test
(PBT). Internet-based test (iBT) scores are currently
set at 79 and are subject to change;
2. evidence of the ability to read, write and speak
English at a level of mastery sufficient to successfully
complete the course of study for the graduate
programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine;
3. a comprehensive evaluation of educational
credentials by an appropriate agency such as World
Education Services (WES), International Education
Resource Foundation (IERF), etc.;
4. certified English translation of educational
credentials;
5. an Ability-to-Pay statement.
CURRICULUM SUMMARY
The curriculum leading to the MSA degree requires a
minimum of eight trimesters (each of 15 weeks’ duration)
of full-time resident study, including the clinical
internship. This is the equivalent of 32 calendar months.
The curriculum leading to the MSAOM degree requires a
minimum of nine trimesters, equivalent to 36 calendar
months. Those students who want or need to complete
the program over a period longer than this minimum may
do so under the guidance of the Finger Lakes School of
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. To be awarded the
MSA degree, it is mandatory that degree requirements be
completed within six calendar years of original
matriculation. To be awarded the MSAOM degree, it is
mandatory that degree requirements be completed within
eight calendar years of original matriculation.
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACUPUNCTURE/
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE CURRICULUM
Requirements for the Master of Science Programs in Acupuncture and Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Master of Science in Acupuncture (MSA) and Master of Science in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM)
programs degree requirements are listed below. Note that courses ~ below are required for the MSAOM program only;
all other courses are required for both the MSA and MSAOM programs.
Course No.
Title
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
0
2
2
3
3
3
1
0
2
0
2
0
15
30
60
45
75
45
.5
2
3
3
4
3
0
13
1
6
15
285
.5
16
Second Trimester
AOM 5210 Introduction to Asian Bodywork
AOM 5208 Qigong I
AOM 5230 Meridians and Points II
AOM 5200 Oriental Medicine Theory II
AOM 5241 Visceral Anatomy
AOM 5243 Foundations of Physiopathology
AOM 5225 Clinical Observation II
MSA
AOM 5232 ~ Materia Medica I
MSAOM
0
0
2
3
2
2
0
9
(3)
12
2
1
2
0
2
0
1
8
0
8
30
15
60
45
60
30
15
255
(45)
300
1
.5
3
3
3
2
.5
13
(3)
16
Third Trimester
AOM 5304 Tui Na
AOM 5300 Oriental Medicine Theory III
AOM 5330 Meridians and Points III
AOM 5308 Qi Gong II
AOM 5341 Neuroanatomy
AOM 5343 Physiopathology Systems I
AOM 5345 Concepts in Physics
AOM 5335 Introduction to Clinical Skills
AOM 5325 Clinical Observation III
MSA
AOM 5332 ~ Materia Medica II
MSAOM
0
3
2
0
2
4
2
0
0
13
(3)
16
2
0
2
1
2
0
0
2
2
11
0
11
30
45
60
15
60
60
30
30
30
360
(45)
405
1
3
3
.5
3
4
2
1
1
18.5
3
21.5
First Trimester
AOM 5110 Tai Ji
AOM 5135 Introduction to Chinese Herbology
AOM 5130 Meridian and Points I
AOM 5100 Oriental Medicine Theory I
AOM 5141 Musculoskeletal Anatomy
AOM 5143 Chemistry for Health Sciences
AOM 5125 Clinical Observation I
[including OSHA & HIPAA training]
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Contact
Hours
Credit
Hours
Course No.
Title
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Contact
Hours
Credit
Hours
Fourth Trimester
AOM 5412 Records & Documentation
AOM 5403 Clinical Skills I
AOM 5410 Oriental Medicine Theory IV
AOM 5445 Clinical Psychology
[Child Abuse Identification & Reporting]
AOM 5443 Physiopathology Systems II
AOM 5444 Western Clinical Medicine I
AOM 5425(MSA) 5426(MSAOM) Clinical Assistantship I
MSA
AOM 5432 ~ Materia Medica III
MSAOM
1
2
3
0
2
0
15
60
45
1
3
3
2
4
2
0
14
(3)
17
0
0
2
3
7
0
7
30
60
60
45
315
(45)
360
2
4
3
1.5
17.5
3
20.5
Fifth Trimester
AOM 5515 Oriental Medicine Theory V
AOM 5504 Clinical Skills II
AOM 5505 Disease Patterns I
AOM 5543 Western Clinical Medicine II
AOM 5550 Introduction to Nutrition
AOM 5525(MSA) 5526(MSAOM) Clinical Assistantship II
MSA
AOM 5560 ~ Microbiology
AOM 5533 ~ Herbal Formulas I
MSAOM
2
0
3
2
1
0
8
(2)
(3)
13
0
4
0
2
0
3
9
(0)
(0)
9
30
60
45
60
15
45
255
(30)
(45)
330
2
2
3
3
1
1.5
12.5
2
3
17.5
Sixth Trimester
AOM 5606 History and Philosophy of Oriental Medicine
AOM 5605 Disease Patterns II
AOM 5603 Clinical Skills III
AOM 5652 Medical Research Concepts & Methodology
AOM 5643 Pharmacology & Toxicology
AOM 5610 Integrative Medical Practice I
AOM 5627(MSA) 5628(MSAOM) Clinical Internship I
MSA
AOM 5633 ~ Herbal Formulas II
MSAOM
2
3
2
2
3
1
0
13
(3)
16
0
0
2
0
0
0
7
9
(0)
9
30
45
60
30
45
15
105
330
(45)
375
2
3
3
2
3
1
3.5
17.5
3
20.5
Seventh Trimester
AOM 5705 Disease Patterns III
AOM 5732 Eastern Dietary Therapy
AOM 5744 Integrative Medical Practice II
AOM 5737(MSA) 5738(MSAOM) Clinical Internship II
AOM 5742(MSA) 5743(MSAOM) Clinical Internship III
MSA
AOM 5730 ~ Chinese Prepared Medicines
AOM 5733 ~ Herbal Formulas III
MSAOM
3
1
2
0
0
6
(2)
(3)
11
0
2
0
7
7
16
(0)
(0)
16
45
45
30
105
105
330
(30)
(45)
405
3
2
2
3.5
3.5
14
2
3
19
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Course No.
Title
Lecture
Hours
Lab
Hours
Contact
Hours
Credit
Hours
Eighth Trimester
AOM
Elective
AOM 5805 Clinical Case Studies
AOM 5842(MSA) 5843(MSAOM) Clinical Internship IV
AOM 5847(MSA) 5848(MSAOM) Clinical Internship V
MSA
AOM 5838 ~ Pharmacognosy & Botanical Medicine
AOM 5832 ~ Chinese Medical Classics I
AOM 5831 ~ Clinical Chinese Herbology I
MSAOM
2
3
0
0
5
(3)
(2)
(2)
12
0
0
7
7
14
(0)
(0)
(0)
14
30
45
105
105
285
(45)
(30)
(30)
390
2
3
3.5
3.5
12
3
2
2
19
Ninth Trimester
AOM 5941 ~ Herb Dispensary Practicum
AOM 5937 ~ Herbal Medicine Case Studies
AOM
~ Elective
AOM 5932 ~ Clinical Chinese Herbology II
AOM 5935 ~ Chinese Medical Classics II
AOM 5929 ~ MSAOM Clinical Internship VI
AOM 5931 ~ MSAOM Clinical Internship VII
MSAOM
(0)
(0)
(2)
(2)
(2)
(0)
(0)
6
(2)
(2)
(0)
(0)
(0)
(7)
(7)
18
(30)
(30)
(30)
(30)
(30)
(105)
(105)
360
1
1
2
2
2
3.5
3.5
15
Total Credits/Contact Hours Required for the MSA Program: 121 Credits/2,415 Contact Hours.
Total Credits/Contact Hours Required for the MSAOM Program: 165 Credits/3,210 Contact Hours.
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AOM 5200
Oriental Medicine Theory II
Prerequisite: AOM 5100
Corequisite: AOM 5230
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ACUPUNCTURE & ORIENTAL MEDICINE COURSES
AOM 5606
30 hours, 2 credits
History and Philosophy of Oriental Medicine
Prerequisite: AOM 5100
Fundamentals of Oriental medicine diagnosis: four
diagnostic methods (inspection, listening/smelling,
inquiry and palpation).
Overview of history of Oriental medicine in Asia and the
United States: ideas, philosophers, physicians and their
influences on medicine through time.
AOM 5110
Taiji
AOM 5300
Oriental Medicine Theory III
Prerequisite: AOM 5200
Corequisite: AOM 5330
15 hours, .5 credit
AOM 5130
60 hours, 3 credits
Meridians and Points I
Corequisites: AOM 5100, AOM 5141
AOM 5410
45 hours, 3 credits
Oriental Medicine Theory IV
Prerequisites: AOM 5300, AOM 5330
Corequisites: AOM 5412; enrollment in a Clinical
Assistantship course
Presents the architecture of the channel system, covering
all channel pathways and select points. Lecture and
practical components.
60 hours, 3 credits
Application of theory to case analysis: intakes, clinical
case presentations, treatment principles, treatment
methods and treatment strategies.
Location and clinical application of points on eight of 14
regular channels. Lecture and practical components.
AOM 5330
Meridians and Points III
Prerequisite: AOM 5230
Corequisite: AOM 5300
AOM 5515
30 hours, 2 credits
Oriental Medicine Theory V
Prerequisite: AOM 5410
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Assistantship
course
60 hours, 3 credits
Point selection theory and the planning, and design of an
acupuncture treatment based on the appropriate pattern
diagnosis.
Location and clinical application of points on six of 14
regular channels, and the pathways, physiology and
pathology of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels. Lecture
and practical components.
AOM 5100
Oriental Medicine Theory I
Corequisite: AOM 5130
45 hours, 3 credits
Identification of the major diagnostic patterns. Pattern
identification using: eight principles, qi, blood and body
fluids, disease evils, seven affects, channels and networks,
five phases, viscera and bowels, six stages, and four
aspects.
Practice and therapeutic applications of taiji. Extensive
practical component.
AOM 5230
Meridians and Points II
Prerequisite: AOM 5130
Corequisite: AOM 5200
45 hours, 3 credits
AOM 5208
Qigong I
45 hours, 3 credits
15 hours, .5 credit
Basic foundation of qigong and taiji concepts and exercises.
Extensive practice component.
Fundamentals of Oriental medicine theory: yin and yang,
five phases, three treasures, channel system, viscera and
bowels, and eight principles.
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AOM 5308
Qigong II
15 hours, .5 credit
AOM 5505
45 hours, 3 credits
Disease Patterns I
Prerequisite: AOM 5410
Corequisites: AOM 5515; enrollment in a Clinical
Assistantship course
Practice and therapeutic applications of qigong. Extensive
practical component.
Oriental medical etiology, differentiation of patterns, and
appropriate treatment of biomedical conditions.
AOM 5210
30 hours, 1 credit
Introduction to Asian Bodywork
Prerequisites: AOM 5100, AOM 5130
Corequisite: AOM 5208
AOM 5605
45 hours, 3 credits
Disease Patterns II
Prerequisites: AOM 5505; AOM 5515
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Assistantship or
Internship course
Basic Asian bodywork techniques. Lecture and practical
components.
AOM 5335
30 hours, 1 credit
Introduction to Clinical Skills
Prerequisite: AOM 5230
Corequisites: AOM 5330, AOM 5325
Oriental medical etiology, differentiation of patterns, and
appropriate treatment of biomedical conditions.
AOM 5705
45 hours, 3 credits
Disease Patterns III
Prerequisite: AOM 5605
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Internship course
Introduction to Clean Needle Technique, basic needling
skills and adjunctive techniques.
AOM 5403
Clinical Skills I
Prerequisite: AOM 5330
Corequisite: AOM 5412
Oriental medical etiology, differentiation of patterns, and
appropriate treatment of biomedical conditions.
60 hours, 3 credits
AOM 5304
Tuina
Prerequisite: AOM 5210
Corequisite: AOM 5308
Fundamental theories and methods of acupuncture
needle insertion and adjunctive stimulus techniques.
Lecture and practical components.
AOM 5504
Clinical Skills II
Prerequisite: AOM 5403
Theoretical and clinical application of tuina techniques.
Lecture and practical components.
60 hours, 2 credits
AOM 5805
45 hours, 3 credits
Clinical Case Studies
Prerequisite: AOM 5705
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Internship course
Knowledge and practical skills in acupuncture needling,
and related techniques, as well as their indications and
contraindications. Lecture and practical components.
AOM 5603
Clinical Skills III
Prerequisite: AOM 5504
30 hours, 1 credit
Methodological approach to case studies to facilitate
comprehensive diagnoses, appropriate treatment
principles and plans.
60 hours, 3 credits
Specialized acupuncture microsystems. Lecture and
practical components.
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BASIC & CLINICAL SCIENCE COURSES
AOM 5141
Musculoskeletal Anatomy
AOM 5345
Concepts in Physics
75 hours, 4 credits
Conceptual understanding of topics in physics that apply
to health, disease, and patient care.
Anatomy of the musculoskeletal system. Emphasis on
surface anatomy and anatomical landmarks relevant to
acupuncture point location. Lecture and practical
component. Includes work with cadavers.
AOM 5241
Visceral Anatomy
Prerequisite: AOM 5141
AOM 5443
Physiopathology Systems II
Prerequisite: AOM 5343
AOM 5445
30 hours, 2 credits
Clinical Psychology
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Assistantship
course
60 hours, 3 credits
Overview of psychology and counseling necessary for
clinical practice: interviewing, basic counseling
techniques, behavioral assessment, psychological
disorders, multiculturalism, relationships of body, brain,
emotion, mind and soul.
Anatomy of the central nervous system. Lecture and
practical component. Includes work with cadavers.
AOM 5143
Chemistry for Health Sciences
45 hours, 3 credits
AOM 5444
Western Clinical Medicine I
Prerequisite: AOM 5341
Corequisite: AOM 5443
Basic principles of inorganic, organic and biochemistry.
AOM 5243
30 hours, 2 credits
Foundations of Physiopathology
Prerequisite: AOM 5143
Corequisite: AOM 5241
60 hours, 3 credits
Common clinical patterns in Western medicine. Signs and
symptoms of diseases, concepts and methodologies of
screening, evaluation, approach and management with an
emphasis on recognition of the disease to facilitate
appropriate referral as needed. Basic physical-assessment
techniques and common diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Lecture and practical components.
A survey of the cellular foundations of physiology and
pathology.
AOM 5343
Physiopathology Systems I
Prerequisite: AOM 5243
Corequisite: AOM 5341
60 hours, 4 credits
An integrated survey of the physiology and pathology of
the endocrine, integument, gastrointestinal, renal, and
reproductive systems.
60 hours, 3 credits
Anatomy of the major organ systems. Lecture and
practical component. Includes work with cadavers.
AOM 5341
Neuroanatomy
Prerequisite: AOM 5241
30 hours, 2 credits
60 hours, 4 credits
AOM 5543 60 hours, 3 credits
Western Clinical Medicine II
Prerequisites: AOM 5444, AOM 5443
Clinical patterns in Western medicine. Signs and
symptoms of diseases, concepts and methodologies of
screening, evaluation, approach and management with an
emphasis on recognition of the disease to facilitate
appropriate referral as needed. Basic physical-assessment
techniques and common diagnostic and laboratory tests.
Lecture and practical components.
An integrated survey of the physiology and pathology of
the nervous, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory
systems.
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AOM 5560
Microbiology
Prerequisite: AOM 5443
30 hours, 2 credits
AOM 5412
15 hours, 1 credit
Records and Documentation
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Assistantship
course
Anatomy, physiology and relationships of bacteria,
viruses, protozoa, fungi, rickettsia and helminthes,
systemic diseases caused by these organisms, and the
principles of public health as applied to the surveillance
and prevention of disease.
Operations and management of a practice with regard to
office record-keeping systems, medical-report writing,
HIPAA, legal responsibilities and professional ethics.
AOM 5652
30 hours, 2 credits
Medical Research Concepts & Methodology
Prerequisite: AOM 5515
AOM 5643
45 hours, 3 credits
Pharmacology and Toxicology
Prerequisites: AOM 5443, AOM 5543
Fundamental principles of scientific research as they
apply to assessing and investigating the physiological basis
and efficacy for acupuncture and Oriental medicine
treatment.
Basic principles of clinical pharmacology: commonly used
pharmaceuticals, their action, indications,
contraindications, side effects and adverse effects. Issues
of toxicology between Chinese herbs and prescription
drugs.
CLINICAL TRAINING COURSES
AOM 5550
15 hours, 1 credit
Introduction to Nutrition
Prerequisites: AOM 5143, AOM 5443
AOM 5125
15 hours, .5 credit
Clinic Observation I
Corequisites: AOM 5100, AOM 5130
Science and practice of clinical nutrition: biochemistry of
nutrition, digestion, absorption and elimination,
characteristics of nutrients including carbohydrates,
lipids, proteins, vitamins and minerals.
AOM 5610
Integrative Medical Practice I
Prerequisite: AOM 5412
Observation of history-taking, charting, record-keeping,
and clinical interaction with patients. Practical and safety
procedures that apply to clinic management and practice.
15 hours, 1 credit
AOM 5225
15 hours, .5 credit
Clinic Observation II
Prerequisite: AOM 5125
Corequisites: AOM 5200, AOM 5230
Management of an Oriental medicine practice including
scope of practice, informed consent, malpractice,
insurance and billing. Professional issues including state
and national concerns.
AOM 5744
Integrative Medical Practice II
Prerequisite: AOM 5610
Observation of history-taking, charting, record-keeping,
and clinical interaction with patients. Practical and safety
procedures that apply to clinic management and practice.
30 hours, 2 credits
AOM 5325
30 hours, 1 credit
Clinic Observation III
Prerequisite: AOM 5225
Corequisites: AOM 5300, AOM 5330
Clinic start-up and management principles. Office
organization, business structure, record-keeping systems,
accounting principles, and marketing. Medical ethics in
relation to the practice of Oriental medicine. Role of
Oriental medicine in an integrative clinical model.
Observation of history-taking, charting, record-keeping,
and clinical interaction with patients. Practical and safety
procedures that apply to clinic management and practice.
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AOM 5425
45 hours, 1.5 credits
MSA Clinical Assistantship I
Prerequisite: AOM 5325
Corequisites: AOM 5410, AOM 5403, AOM 5445,
AOM 5412
AOM 5627
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSA Clinical Internship I
Prerequisites: AOM 5525, AOM 5504, AOM 5505,
AOM 5444, AOM 5543, AOM 5515,
AOM 5412
Corequisites: AOM 5605, AOM 5610
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical
operation: charting, record-keeping, clinical interaction,
discussion concerning diagnosis and treatment, and
application of clinical techniques.
With close supervision from clinical instructors, interns
assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities using
acupuncture and adjunctive techniques. Emphasis on
comprehensive case management.
AOM 5525
45 hours, 1.5 credits
MSA Clinical Assistantship II
Prerequisite: AOM 5425
AOM 5737
MSA Clinical Internship II
Prerequisite: AOM 5627
Corequisite: AOM 5705
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical
operation: charting, record-keeping, clinical interaction,
discussion concerning diagnosis and treatment, and
application of clinical techniques.
105 hours, 3.5 credits
With moderate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture and adjunctive techniques. Emphasis
on comprehensive case management.
AOM 5426
45 hours, 1.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Assistantship I
Prerequisite: AOM 5325
Corequisites: AOM 5410, AOM 5403, AOM 5445,
AOM 5412; enrollment in a Materia
Medica course
AOM 5742
MSA Clinical Internship III
Prerequisite: AOM 5627
Corequisite: AOM 5705
105 hours, 3.5 credits
With moderate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture and adjunctive techniques. Emphasis
on comprehensive case management.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical
operation: charting, record-keeping, clinical interaction,
discussion concerning diagnosis and treatment
(acupuncture and herbal formulation), and application of
clinical techniques.
AOM 5842
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSA Clinical Internship IV
Prerequisites: AOM 5742, AOM 5705
AOM 5526
45 hours, 1.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Assistantship II
Prerequisite: AOM 5426
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Materia Medica or
Formulas course
With appropriate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture and adjunctive techniques. Emphasis
on comprehensive case management.
Opportunity to gain hands-on experience in clinical
operation: charting, record-keeping, clinical interaction,
discussion concerning diagnosis and treatment
(acupuncture and herbal formulation), and application of
clinical techniques.
AOM 5847
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSA Clinical Internship V
Prerequisites: AOM 5742, AOM 5705
With appropriate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture and adjunctive techniques. Emphasis
on comprehensive case management.
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AOM 5628
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Internship I
Prerequisites: AOM 5526, AOM 5504, AOM 5505,
AOM 5443, AOM 5543, AOM 5515,
AOM 5412
Corequisites: AOM 5605, AOM 5610; enrollment in a
Materia Medica or Formulas course
AOM 5848
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Internship V
Prerequisites: AOM 5743, AOM 5705
With appropriate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture, herbal formulations and adjunctive
techniques. Emphasis on comprehensive case
management.
With close supervision from clinical instructors, interns
assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities using
acupuncture, herbal formulations and adjunctive
techniques. Emphasis on comprehensive case
management.
AOM 5929
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Internship VI
Prerequisite: AOM 5848
AOM 5738
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Internship II
Prerequisite: AOM 5628
Corequisites: AOM 5705; enrollment in a Materia
Medica or Formulas course
With appropriate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture, herbal formulations and adjunctive
techniques. Emphasis on comprehensive case
management and herbal formulation and modification.
With moderate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture, herbal formulations and adjunctive
techniques. Emphasis on comprehensive case
management.
AOM 5931
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Internship VII
Prerequisite: AOM 5848
With appropriate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture, herbal formulations and adjunctive
techniques. Emphasis on comprehensive case
management and herbal formulation and modification.
AOM 5743
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Internship III
Prerequisite: AOM 5628
Corequisites: AOM 5705; enrollment in a Materia
Medica or Formulas course
CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE COURSES
With moderate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture, herbal formulations and adjunctive
techniques. Emphasis on comprehensive case
management.
AOM 5135
30 hours, 2 credits
Introduction to Chinese Herbology
Corequisite: AOM 5100
History, development and basic principles of Chinese
herbal medicine. Nomenclature, botanical concepts,
issues of toxicity, endangered species and regulation.
AOM 5843
105 hours, 3.5 credits
MSAOM Clinical Internship IV
Prerequisites: AOM 5743, AOM 5705
AOM 5732
45 hours, 2 credits
Eastern Dietary Therapy
Prerequisites: AOM 5543, AOM 5605
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Internship course
With appropriate supervision from clinical instructors,
interns assess and treat patients in a variety of facilities
using acupuncture, herbal formulations and adjunctive
techniques. Emphasis on comprehensive case
management.
Theory and practice of Eastern dietary therapy: clinical
application of food properties, preparation and
combination techniques.
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AOM 5838
45 hours, 3 credits
Pharmacognosy & Botanical Medicine
Prerequisites: AOM 5143, AOM 5432, AOM 5643
AOM 5633
Herbal Formulas II
Prerequisite: AOM 5533
Corequisite: AOM 5605
Disciplines of toxicology and pharmacognosy in relation
to issues of concern to practitioners of herbal medicine in
general and Chinese herbal medicine in particular.
Emphasis on interactions between drugs and natural
medicinal agents.
AOM 5232
Materia Medica I
Prerequisite: AOM 5135
Corequisite: AOM 5200
Classical formulas and their modifications. Emphasis on
ability to utilize appropriate formulas for desired
therapeutic results.
AOM 5733
Herbal Formulas III
Prerequisite: AOM 5633
Corequisite: AOM 5705
45 hours, 3 credits
AOM 5831
30 hours, 2 credits
Clinical Chinese Herbology I
Prerequisite: AOM 5733
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Internship course
45 hours, 3 credits
Clinical application of Chinese herbs for the treatment of
disease. Emphasis on major Chinese medicine organ
systems.
Names, properties, identification and usage of individual
substances in Chinese herbal medicine. Combinations
and illustrative formulae, contraindications, safety issues,
dosage, and preparation methods.
AOM 5932
30 hours, 2 credits
Clinical Chinese Herbology II
Prerequisite: AOM 5831
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Internship course
AOM 5432
45 hours, 3 credits
Materia Medica III
Prerequisites: AOM 5332, AOM 5300
Clinical application of Chinese herbs for the treatment of
disease. Emphasis on gynecological and dermatological
diseases.
Names, properties, identification and usage of individual
substances in Chinese herbal medicine. Combinations
and illustrative formulae, contraindications, safety issues,
dosage, and preparation methods.
AOM 5533
Herbal Formulas I
Prerequisite: AOM 5432
Corequisite: AOM 5505
45 hours, 3 credits
Classical formulas and their modifications. Emphasis on
ability to utilize appropriate formulas for desired
therapeutic results.
Names, properties, identification and usage of individual
substances in Chinese herbal medicine. Combinations
and illustrative formulae, contraindications, safety issues,
dosage, and preparation methods.
AOM 5332
Materia Medica II
Prerequisite: AOM 5232
Corequisite: AOM 5300
45 hours, 3 credits
AOM 5941
30 hours, 1 credit
Herb Dispensary Practicum
Prerequisites: AOM 5733, AOM 5730
45 hours, 3 credits
Common preparation techniques for Chinese herbs and
formulas: decoctions, tinctures, medicinal wines,
ointments, medicinal soups, congees, powders, drafts,
pills, pastes, syrups, medicated pancakes, soft extracts,
topical liniments, washes, plasters and enemas. Refine
moxa wool from the raw herb. Practice pao zhi techniques.
Domestic cultivation of Chinese medicinal plants,
establishing a Chinese herb dispensary, and political/
regulatory issues. Lecture and practical components.
Classical formulas and their modifications. Emphasis on
ability to utilize appropriate formulas for desired
therapeutic results.
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AOM 5730
Chinese Prepared Medicines
Prerequisite: AOM 5633
Corequisite: AOM 5733
30 hours, 2 credits
AOM 5801
30 hours, 2 credits
Acupuncture for Infertility, Pregnancy and Children
Prerequisite: AOM 5705
Diagnosis and acupuncture treatment of male and female
infertility, the use of acupuncture during pregnancy and
labor and delivery, and the post-natal use of acupuncture.
Diagnosis and treatment of common pediatric conditions.
Clinical application of available and commonly prescribed
prepared formulas. Safety and regulatory issues
concerning prepared herbal medicines.
AOM 5937
30 hours, 1 credit
Herbal Medicine Case Studies
Prerequisites: AOM 5805, AOM 5831
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Internship course
AOM 5802
90 hours, 3 credits
China Abroad Elective
Prerequisites: AOM 5410; students must be approved by
Lead Instructor to participate in the
course.
Case-study based application of Chinese herbal medicine.
Emphasis on analysis of real case conditions, to develop
treatment principles and herbal formulas to achieve
desired therapeutic effect.
AOM 5832
Chinese Medical Classics I
Prerequisite: AOM 5733
Intensive clinical experience in China: hospital rotations,
guest lectures by leading hospital faculty, and cultural
experiences. Approximate three-week duration.
30 hours, 2 credits
AOM 5809
60 hours, 2 credits
China Abroad Elective
Prerequisites: AOM 5410; students must be approved by
Lead Instructor to participate in the
course.
Examines the Shang Han Lun (On Cold Damage) and Jin
Gui Yao Lue (Prescriptions from the Golden Coffer) using
primary sources in translation.
AOM 5935
Chinese Medical Classics II
Prerequisite: AOM 5832
Intensive clinical experience in China: hospital rotations,
guest lectures by leading hospital faculty, and cultural
experiences. Approximate two-week duration.
30 hours, 2 credits
AOM 5803
30 hours, 2 credits
Treatment of Painful Conditions
Prerequisite: AOM 5503
Corequisite: Enrollment in a Clinical Internship course
Examines the clinical applications of Wen Bing Xue (Warm
Disease Theory), and Li Dong Yuan’s theory of the
Spleen & Stomach.
Advanced clinical skills in the treatment of common
painful conditions. Lecture and practical components.
ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AOM 5804
15 hours, 1 credit
Treatment of Infertility with Chinese Herbal
Medicine
Prerequisites: AOM 5705, AOM 5733
Elective courses change from year to year, depending on
student interest and faculty expertise and availability.
Below are representative examples of elective courses.
AOM 5800
30 hours, 2 credits
Advanced Clinical Skills Elective
Prerequisite: AOM 5503
Diagnosis and acupuncture and herbal medicine
treatment of male and female infertility.
Advanced clinical skills involving needle insertion and
manipulation techniques, as well as Japanese acupuncture
techniques. Lecture and practical components.
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AOM 5806
30 hours, 1 credit
Orthopedic Physical Assessment
Prerequisites: AOM 5304, AOM 5141
AOM 5999
Independent Study
Varies
This course provides opportunity for additional clinical
internship training beyond the clinical internship
requirements of the core curriculum. Under the
supervision of clinical instructors who are experienced,
licensed practitioners, student interns diagnose and treat
patients in NYCC's health centers and at other health-care
clinics. Working individually or in pairs, interns apply the
knowledge and skills of acupuncture and other Oriental
medicine modalities taught in the program.
Knowledge and practical skills in orthopedic physical
assessment techniques. Lecture and practical
components.
AOM 5810
30 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Tuina
Prerequisites: AOM 5210, AOM 5304
Advanced Tuina techniques for musculo-skeletal
conditions and the theoretical and clinical application of
Tuina for the treatment of internal conditions. Lecture
and practical components.
OUTCOMES ASSESSMENTS
The knowledge and skills necessary for a student to
graduate from the FLSAOM of NYCC are measured
throughout the course of study to ensure that they have
been successfully acquired. They are first measured
through tests and performance evaluations in each
course, up to and including final examinations.
AOM 5812
15 hours, 1 credit
Integrative Management of Patients with Cancer
Prerequisites: AOM 5541, AOM 5605
History, development and integration of Chinese
medicine in the treatment of cancer patients.
The broader outcomes of the learning experience including the ability to retain, integrate and apply the
knowledge and skills acquired over the entire program are assessed at specific intervals. All FLSAOM students
are required to pass two major written comprehensive
outcomes assessment (OA) exams, one upon completion
of all 3rd trimester course work and one upon completion
of all 6th trimester course work, and a practical exam prior
to entering any of the FLSAOM clinics as an intern.
AOM 5900
15 hours, 1 credit
Blood Stasis & Immune Deficiency Conditions in
TCM
Prerequisites: AOM 5605, AOM 5733
Presents developments in Chinese medical pharmaceutics
as they are applied to biomedical disease conditions.
ABCDS therapy (Active Blood Circulation, Dissolve
Stasis/huo xue qu yu) as a model in problems of aging and
degenerative disease. Integrative approaches in cancer
and immune deficiency in relation to Support the Right,
Bank the Root (fu zheng pei ben).
Detailed information on specific policies and procedures
related to the OA exams may be found in the Outcomes
Assessment Overview Guide which is designed to guide
the student through the process of preparing for, taking
and passing the OA examinations required for
completion of the program.
AOM 5902
15 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Traditional Chinese Medicine Diagnosis
Prerequisite: AOM 5605
Transfer Credit
Students who receive transfer credit or credit for prior
learning for any course work within the MSA/MSAOM
programs are required to successfully complete all
outcomes assessments at the appropriate time. The
receipt of transfer credit for any course(s) does not excuse
any student from completion of all OA examinations,
both written and practical.
Comprehensive examination of pulse and tongue
diagnostic techniques and other frameworks for assessing
clinical conditions.
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Summary of Exam Administration
exam after completing the review course may be
dismissed from the program.
Administered after completion of standard 3rd trimester
course work
• Acupuncture I
• Oriental Medicine Theory I
• Basic Sciences
• Point Location Practical
CLINICAL STUDY
Detailed information on specific policies related to the
clinical study courses may be found in the AOM Health
Center Manual. This manual is available both in print and
online for students. Students are responsible for knowing
and observing the policies set forth in the Health Center
Manual for their program.
Administered prior to Clinical Internship
• Clinical Entrance practical examination
Administered after completion of standard 6th trimester
course work
• Acupuncture II
• Oriental Medicine Theory II
• Basic & Clinical Sciences
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
In order to be eligible for graduation from the
MSA/MSAOM programs, candidates must meet the
following criteria:
MSAOM only:
• Upon completion of AOM 5432 Materia Medica III:
written & practical exam
• Upon completion of AOM 5733 Herbal Formulas III:
written & practical exam
1. successful completion of all required course work
with a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.00 or
higher;
2. completion of a seminar in the identification and
reporting of child abuse in accord with standards
specified by the New York State Education
Department;
Successful completion of each OA exam is a requirement
in order to remain in the program and to continue to
progress toward the MSA or MSAOM degree.
Students are expected to successfully complete OA exams
on the first attempt, as each measures learning
competencies the student has achieved in completing
course work prior to that evaluation. Failure of an OA
exam indicates weakness in retention, integration and
application of those competencies in key areas. Students
may be given the opportunity to retake an exam
dependent upon departmental approval.
3. successful completion of the Clean Needle
Technique course offered by the Council of Colleges
of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine;
4. successful completion of all clinical internship
requirements at the College’s clinical sites;
5. satisfactory completion of comprehensive Outcomes
Assessment requirements;
Students who fail a retake in one or more sections of the
written and/or practical exams will be required to pay for,
take and complete a non-credit bearing remediation
course, Outcomes Assessment Review. When an
Outcomes Assessment Review course is required, the
student’s curriculum will be reviewed by the FLSAOM
Dean and the student may be required to drop some
courses. The student will not be permitted to continue in
clinic during the time period of the review. This will delay
the student’s graduation from the program.
6. fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College;
7. completion of the above requirements within six
calendar years for MSA and eight calendar years for
MSAOM following the date of original matriculation.
It is solely the responsibility of the degree candidate to
comply with all requirements for the degree. The
institution’s effort to monitor student progress toward
graduation does not relieve the individual of primary
responsibility in this matter.
Upon completion of the Outcomes Assessment Review
course, the student must retake and pass the failed
sections of the OA examination. Students who fail the
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To obtain more information about school programmatic
accreditation, contact:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSURE
Acupuncture Licensure and Certification in the U.S.
Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine (ACAOM)
8941 Aztec Drive
Eden Prairie, MN 55347
Phone: 952-212-2434
Website: www.acaom.org
E-mail: coordinator@acaom.org
More than 40 states in the U.S. officially regulate or
license the practice of acupuncture and Oriental
medicine. Since these regulations differ from state to
state, prospective students should obtain a copy of the
regulations from the state in which they intend to
practice.
The National Certification Commission for Acupuncture
and Oriental Medicine is the only nationally recognized
certification available to qualified practitioners of
acupuncture and Oriental medicine. NCCAOM
certification in acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and/or
Oriental medicine serves as a professional recognition
and does not authorize or license an individual to practice.
Licensure and registration are state regulatory functions,
but it should be noted that most states require NCCAOM
examination and/or certification in acupuncture in order
to be licensed.
Preprofessional Requirements for Licensure
Several state acupuncture boards have preprofessional
licensure requirements that are not included in NYCC’s
minimum entrance requirements, such as a bachelor’s
degree prior to acupuncture study or specified hours of
biosciences. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain
and comply with licensure requirements for any state in
which licensure is desired.
New York State Licensure
NYCC’s programs in acupuncture and Oriental medicine
exceed the educational standards of NCCAOM for
acupuncture, Chinese herbology, and Oriental medicine
certification in terms of hours spent in class and clinic.
NCCAOM also requires applicants enrolled in
acupuncture school after June 1999 to graduate from a
program that is either accredited or in candidate status
with the Accreditation Commission for Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine in order to be eligible for certification.
FLSAOM is proud to note that it is one of few
acupuncture schools housed within an institution having
regional accreditation by the Commission on Higher
Education, Middle States Association of Colleges and
Schools.
Acupuncture has been a licensed profession in the State
of New York since 1991. Licensed acupuncturists are
primary healthcare providers under New York State law
and may treat patients without first obtaining a medical
referral. Practitioners enjoy a wide scope of practice in
New York and are not limited to a particular type of
disease or condition, although the practitioner must
advise his/her patients of the importance of medical
consultation regarding their conditions. To qualify for
licensure to practice acupuncture in the state of New
York, students must have received 60 semester hours of
preprofessional education, including at least nine
semester hours in the biosciences, from an accredited
college or university or its equivalent. Biosciences are
defined as biological sciences and do not include
chemistry or physics. Course work completed to satisfy
your professional educational requirement cannot be used
to also satisfy the biosciences requirement. No bioscience
credit may be applied toward both requirements. Students
must provide evidence of satisfactory completion of a
course of formal study or its substantial equivalent in
accordance with the commissioner’s regulation. Students
must also pass the NCCAOM examination. Students are
encouraged to read the complete description of license
requirements for New York State and to obtain a copy of
the state regulations from the NYS Education
Department, Office of the Professions, State Education
Building, Albany, NY 12234.
To obtain more information regarding national
certification, contact:
NCCAOM
76 South Laura Street, Suite 1290
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Website: www.nccaom.org
Phone: 904-598-1005
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School of Applied Clinical Nutrition
Degree: Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition (MSACN)
Director: Peter Nickless, BS, MS, MBA, DC, CNS
The Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition program is an online program.
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7. To educate graduates to interact professionally and
ethically within an integrative healthcare
environment.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Master of Science in Applied Clinical Nutrition
degree program advances the Mission, Vision and Values
of New York Chiropractic College through its
preparation of clinical nutrition professionals. The
program places emphasis on the principles of quality
patient-centered care through the analysis of evidence and
utilization of the highest standards in nutritional
assessment, intervention, promotion of health, and case
management focusing on the use of whole foods and
therapeutic plants in an integrative approach to optimal
wellness.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
Our graduates will be able to:
1. Summarize and interpret the theories, definitions,
biochemical and physiological pathways, and
interactions pertaining to clinical nutrition.
PROGRAM GOALS
2. Observe and analyze common eating patterns and
relate the importance of early intervention in the
prevention of disease and maintenance of health.
1. To provide a high quality educational experience
centered on the important relationship that exists
between nutrition and health.
3. Assess nutritional needs of individuals, establish
nutritional priorities, and apply an individualized
evidence-based therapeutic intervention.
2. To provide an education centered on an
understanding of the biochemical aspects of
metabolism and the interrelationship between macro
and micro nutrients.
4. Integrate individualized lifestyle modifications in
nutritional protocols and overall health.
5. Describe and defend the fundamental elements of
research design and evaluate empirical literature for
quality and applicability.
3. To prepare graduates to clinically assess individuals
for nutritional imbalances and apply evidence-based
therapeutic interventions.
6. Utilize effective written and verbal skills to
communicate the principles of nutrition and their
role in health and wellness.
4. To concentrate on a whole foods approach to
nutritional therapeutics and its role in optimal health
and wellness.
7. Evaluate the role of demographics, ethical decisions,
and community influences in nutritional needs,
choices, attitudes and behaviors.
5. To prepare heath care professionals to recommend
nutritional and herbal supplementation, when
appropriate, based on scientific and clinical evidence.
8. Demonstrate ethical reasoning and professional
behavior applicable to nutrition practice within an
integrative healthcare environment.
6. To develop critical appraisers of the healthcare
literature and the nutrition industry.
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circumstances that vary from the parameters defined
above. Under no circumstances will credit be given for
life experience.
ADMISSION TO THE MSACN DEGREE PROGRAM
The field of Applied Clinical Nutrition draws students of
all ages and from all walks of life who share an interest in
a holistic approach to healthcare. In assessing applicants,
NYCC looks for individuals who demonstrate the
potential to succeed in NYCC’s rigorous master’s degree
programs in Applied Clinical Nutrition, as well as a
commitment to helping people through a healing
profession. Successful candidates exhibit strong
communication skills, integrity, and professionalism.
Under no circumstances can more than 50% of credits be
accepted for transfer.
International Applicants
NYCC welcomes applications from international
candidates. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must
meet the same entrance requirements as U.S. citizens.
International candidates must complete the same
application procedures as all others, and must additionally
provide the following:
Academic Requirements for Admission
Applicants are required to show proof of successfully
completing 90 semester hours (136 quarter hours) of
college credit, including nine credits of bioscience course
work prior to matriculation, from an accredited,
degree-granting institution. Students must have achieved
a grade of “C” or better in the prerequisite bioscience
course(s). A cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) of
2.5 or higher on a 4.0 scale is desired for pre-professional
college study.
1. evidence of the ability to read, write and speak
English at a level of mastery sufficient to successfully
complete the course of study for the graduate
programs in Applied Clinical Nutrition;
2. a comprehensive evaluation of educational
credentials by an appropriate agency such as World
Education Services (WES), International Education
Resource Foundation (IERF), etc.;
Transfer Applicants
3. certified English translation of educational
credentials;
To be considered for transfer credit:

Course work to be transferred must have been
completed within five years of the transfer date.

A course must be equivalent in content and credit
hours to the NYCC course for which credit is sought.

The student must have earned a grade of C or higher,
and not have used the course to meet entrance
requirements.

Courses must have been taken at the professional or
graduate level.

Applicants must obtain and complete an application
for transfer credit and wait for an evaluation.
4. an Ability-to-Pay statement.
An offer of transfer credit, if accepted by the candidate, is
not subject to further negotiation after transfer to NYCC.
In consultation with appropriate department heads and
faculty, the appropriate academic Dean or Director may
grant transfer credit under exceptional or unusual
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SAMPLE SCHEDULE
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN APPLIED CLINICAL NUTRITION CURRICULUM
The curriculum leading to the MSACN degree requires a minimum of six trimesters (each of 15 weeks’
duration) of part-time online study. This is the equivalent of 24 calendar months.
Course No./ Title
Credits
First Trimester
NTR 5104 Biochemistry I: The Macronutrients
NTR 5106 Theories and Principles of Applied Clinical Nutrition & Whole Food Science
Total
3
3
6
Second Trimester
NTR 5206 Biochemistry II: The Micronutrients
NTR 5207 Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Total
3
3
6
Third Trimester
NTR 5204 Clinical Nutrition for Pain and Inflammation
NTR 5305 Design, Analysis, and Critical Evaluation of Research
Total
3
3
6
Fourth Trimester
NTR 5405 Behavioral Nutrition
NTR 5406 Clinical Herbalism
NTR 5407 Professionalism and Ethics
Total
2
3
1
6
Fifth Trimester
NTR 5402 Drug Induced Nutrient Depletion & Herb/Drug Interaction
NTR 5503 Nutritional Assessment
Total
3
3
6
Sixth Trimester
NTR 5603 Therapeutic Nutrition
NTR 5604 Clinical Sports Nutrition
Total
4
2
6
Total ACN Hours
36
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associated with both nutrient deficiency and excess, and
evaluate possible dosages associated with different forms
of micronutrient supplements. Food sources for
micronutrients and the various uses with respect to
disease prevention and therapy in industrialized countries
countries will be reviewed.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All courses are three credits. Students will take two
three-credit courses per trimester.
APPLIED CLINICAL NUTRITION
NTR 5104
Biochemistry I: The Macronutrients
3 credits
NTR 5207
Nutrition Across the Lifespan
Prerequisite: NTR 5104
This is an online interactive course designed to prepare
students to understand how carbohydrates, fats and
proteins function in the body; how each macronutrient,
alone and when combined, undergoes integrated
metabolism within tissues; and how the macronutrients
integrate to affect overall metabolism, disease risk and
recovery. Suggestions for client counseling on these issues
will be presented.
This is an online interactive course focusing on the
fundamentals of normal nutrition from preconception to
old age. Special attention will be paid to the clinical and
nutritional interventions that apply to each part of the life
cycle. In addition to the essential nutrition concepts,
physiological principles and nutritional recommendations,
we will apply case studies to real life at each stage in
development, with consideration of cultural competence
and effective client counseling.
NTR 5106
3 Credits
Theories and Principles of Applied Clinical
Nutrition & Whole Food Science
NTR 5204
3 credits
Clinical Nutrition for Pain and Inflammation
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206
This is an online interactive course designed to provide an
overview of whole food science, which allows students to
understand the functions of nutrients in the production,
quality and consumption of foods and how they are to be
prepared consistent with food safety precautions. This
course will introduce the factors that influence the end
quality of foods, which include the production, selection,
storage, preparation, and ingredient modifications. This
course will provide students with the core knowledge of
the current nutritional landscape in regards to the
regulatory environment, nutritional topics and strategies
as well as an introduction to the issues associated with
developing a nutritional business. Addressed are common
current nutritional intervention plans currently used by
the nutritional professional. Clinical applications will be
reviewed and discussed.
NTR 5206
Biochemistry II: The Micronutrients
Prerequisite: NTR 5104
3 Credits
This is a course designed to facilitate the use of diet and
basic nutritional supplements in clinical practice. The
focus is nutritional applications to reduce inflammation
and pain. The inflammatory process will be studied in
significant detail and related to the process of nociception
and pain. Also examined will be the relationship between
chronic inflammation and various degenerative diseases
such as cancer, heart disease, syndrome X, Alzheimer’s
disease, depression, cold/flu symptoms, and other
conditions. Practical nutritional applications will be
directed at reducing inflammation with diet and
supplements.
NTR 5305
3 credits
Design, Analysis, and Critical Evaluation
of Research
3 credits
An online interactive course designed to introduce the
graduate student to typical methods in analyzing and
interpreting biomedical data and research design. This
course will help guide the graduate student in developing
research studies, conducting statistical analyses and
reading/evaluating the literature.
This course explores the metabolic pathways to which
micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) play a significant
regulatory role as well as the interaction between nutrients
within these pathways. In this course students will also
explore the variability in micronutrient requirements
between individuals, outline the signs and symptoms
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NTR 5405
Behavioral Nutrition
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206
2 Credits
NTR 5402
Drug Induced Nutrient Depletion &
Herb/Drug Interaction
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206
Food and nutrition-related behaviors are often key
determinants of many health issues such as heart disease
and type 2 diabetes. This course is designed to introduce
students to the field of behavioral nutrition beginning
with an overview of theories of health behavior and
concluding with nutrition education techniques to
promote effective behavior change from the individual to
the population level. Critical analysis of existing behavior
change programs creates a meaningful understanding of
the key concepts of behavioral nutrition including: health
psychology, behavioral epidemiology, mediating
variables, theoretical framework, and cultural
competency.
NTR 5406
Clinical Herbalism
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206
This is an interactive course describing the numerous
drugs can cause depletions through a variety of
biochemical mechanisms. Depletion of nutrients can lead
to alterations in physiology, leading to side effects,
adverse clinical symptoms and disease. This course will
review the most significant drug induced nutrient
depletions and their impact on the body. This course will
also review the most significant herb/drug interactions
and provide a review of databases and information
relating to this topic. Scientific studies that report, verify,
and explain these two prominent issues in integrative care
will be reviewed and discussed.
3 credits
NTR 5503
Nutritional Assessment
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206
This is an online course focusing on the use of natural
materials as therapeutic agents. Plants have yielded many
important medicines; in this course students will learn to
understand the pharmacological and biological effects of
medicinal herbs, as well as how to properly select and
prepare them for clinical use. The biochemical
constituents of plant extracts and the isolation of their
active components, as well as relevant clinical studies will
be explored.
NTR 5407
Professionalism and Ethics
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206
3 credits
3 credits
Clinical nutrition not only assesses deficiency states, but
can be used to improve health via proper food selection
and nutrition supplementation. A clinical and laboratory
assessment enables a healthcare provider to develop an
individualized therapeutic program to address
deficiencies and disease states. This interactive online
course will educate the student on the assessment of a
client’s state of health, diet and lifestyle history,
anthropometric measurements, as well as laboratory
testing including analysis of blood, stool, saliva and urine.
The course will integrate use of these measurements in
the design of an appropriate nutritional protocol for the
client. The student will also learn effective patient
management and follow-up.
1 Credit
This course teaches the foundational ethics and
professional attributes associated with the nutritional
profession. Students will demonstrate knowledge of:
professional attributes and interactions, setting and
maintaining healthy boundaries with patients,
credentialing, scope of practice rights and restrictions,
HIPAA, and risk management.
NTR 5603
4 credits
Therapeutic Nutrition
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206, NTR 5503
This is an online interactive course focusing on the use of
nutrition therapy in the management of health and
disease. Specific nutrition intervention including diet,
vitamins, minerals, botanicals, essential fatty acids and
amino acids will be explored for a wide variety of diseases
commonly encountered in clinical practice. The
biochemistry of each intervention will be discussed for a
full understanding of how to integrate nutrition therapy
into patient care.
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NTR 5604
Clinical Sports Nutrition
Prerequisites: NTR 5104, NTR 5206
2 credits
To obtain more information regarding certification,
contact:
BCNS
Board for Certification of Nutrition Specialists
4707 Willow Springs Road, Suite 207
LaGrange, IL 60525
Website: www.cbns.org
Phone: 202-903-0267
This online interactive course will use exercise physiology
as a basis for exploring the acute and chronic adaptations
of the body to the strenuous demands of exercise and
sports. Topics covered include physiology of the skeletal,
muscular, cardiorespiratory and endocrine systems.
Nutritional concepts relating to how the body uses the
macronutrients and micronutrients to fuel energy systems
will be explored. Popular performance enhancing and
weight-loss supplements will be examined. Nutritional
and exercise prescription for athletes, adolescents, aging
and diseased-state will be investigated.
To obtain more information regarding the diplomate
exam in Nutrition, contact:
ACBN
American Clinical Board of Nutrition
6855 Browntown Road
Front Royal, VA 22630
Website: www.acbn.org
Phone: 540-635-8844
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR
CERTIFICATION
CNCB
Clinical Nutrition Certification Board
15280 Addison Road, Suite 130
Addison, TX 75001
Website: www.cncb.org
Phone: 972-250-2829
Nutrition Certification in the U.S.
New York Chiropractic College makes every reasonable
effort to qualify its students to sit for all national certifying
examinations but makes no assurances that any graduate
will be qualified to take the certifying examination in any
particular state or pass such examination.
CBCN
Chiropractic Board of Clinical Nutrition
10370 Osprey Trace
West Palm Beach, FL 33412
Website: www.cbcn.us
Phone: 561-402-1569
State licensing and certification laws and Boards of
Examiners’ administrative rules and regulations
experience periodic changes; therefore, each candidate
desiring to pursue the professional program offered by
the College is responsible to ascertain all information
relative to his/her qualifications to practice in any
jurisdiction that he/she selects. Applicants who desire
detailed information relative to national and/or state
certification should contact the relevant national
certifying board or state department.
New York Chiropractic College has received approval for
our Master of Science Degree in Applied Clinical
Nutrition to satisfy the educational requirements for the
BCNS and ACBN exams. Those interested need to
contact those agencies regarding additional qualifications.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ascertain and comply
with certification requirements for any state in which
certification is required.
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Master of Science in
Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction Program
Degree: Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction (MSHAPI)
Director: Robert A. Crocker, Jr., BA, BS, DC
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction program is an online program.
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PURPOSE STATEMENT
ADMISSION TO THE MSHAPI DEGREE PROGRAM
The Master of Science in Human Anatomy and
Physiology Instruction degree program builds on the
prior graduate or professional school education in
anatomy and physiology of terminal healthcare and
graduate academic degree holders, thoroughly preparing
them as undergraduate educators. This is accomplished
through training in the theory and best practices of
undergraduate education and specific orientation of the
candidate’s established and newly acquired skills to the
student demographic he or she will encounter teaching
anatomy and physiology to undergraduate students.
Academic Requirements for Admission
Applicants must meet at least one of the following
criteria:
1. Have earned a professional degree (MSN, MD, DO,
DC, DVM, or other similar advanced clinical degree)
awarded by an accredited institution; or
2. Have earned a master’s degree in a related field from
an accredited institution; or
3. Demonstrate significant anatomy and physiology
teaching experience in the undergraduate college/
university setting; or
EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Graduates of the Master of Science in Human Anatomy
and Physiology Instruction Program will:
4. Demonstrate current enrollment in an advanced
clinical degree program after having completed the
anatomy and physiology sequence of the program.
1. demonstrate a mastery of the disciplines of anatomy
and physiology, across the spectrum of all the systems
of the human body, at a level superior to the rigor of a
typical undergraduate anatomy and physiology
curriculum;
An earned cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher
on a 4.0 scale is desired.
Transfer Applicants
2. create effective teaching tools and techniques for
presenting anatomy and physiology course content at
the appropriate rigor for the undergraduate
environment. These instruments include course
syllabi, lesson plans, lecture outlines, multimedia
presentations, laboratory exercises, test banks and
other assessment tools;
To be considered for transfer credit:
3. apply best practice principles to instructional designs
for anatomy and physiology curricula;
4. be prepared for employment in the college and
university setting.
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
Course work to be transferred must have been
completed within five years of the transfer date.

A course must be equivalent in content and credit
hours to the NYCC course for which credit is sought.

The student must have earned a grade of C or higher,
and not have used the course to meet entrance
requirements.

Courses must have been taken at the professional or
graduate level.

Applicants must obtain and complete an application
for transfer credit and wait for an evaluation.
An offer of transfer credit, if accepted by the candidate, is
not subject to further negotiation after transfer to NYCC.
In consultation with appropriate department heads and
faculty, the appropriate academic Dean or Director may
grant transfer credit under exceptional or unusual
circumstances that vary from the parameters defined
above. Under no circumstances will credit be given for
life experience.
Under no circumstances can more than 50% of credits be
accepted for transfer.
International Applicants
NYCC welcomes applications from international
candidates. Applicants who are not U.S. citizens must
meet the same entrance requirements as U.S. citizens, or
be qualified via a recognized non-U.S. equivalency
program. International candidates must complete the
same application procedures as all others, and must
additionally provide the following:
1. evidence of the ability to read, write and speak
English at a level of mastery sufficient to successfully
complete the course of study for the graduate
programs in Human Anatomy and Physiology
Instruction;
2. a comprehensive evaluation of educational
credentials by an appropriate agency such as World
Education Services (WES), International Education
Resource Foundation (IERF), etc.;
3. certified English translation of educational
credentials;
4. an Ability-to-Pay statement.
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CURRICULUM SUMMARY
The curriculum leading to the MSHAPI degree requires a minimum of six trimesters (each of 15 weeks’ duration) of
online part-time study. This is the equivalent of 24 calendar months.
CURRICULUM
Course No./Title
Credits
ITP 5110
Instructional Theory & Practices: Foundations of the Classroom
3
ITP 5120
Instructional Theory & Practices: Elements of Course Development
3
ITP 5130
Instructional Theory & Practices:
Designing and Developing Lab and Online Learning Environments
3
ITP 5140
Instructional Theory & Practices:
Employment in the College/University Setting; Capstone Portfolio Project
3
ITP 5322
Instructional Technologies on the Web
3
HAP 5110
Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology; Chemistry; Cells; Histology
3
HAP 5120
Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
3
HAP 5130
Nervous System
3
HAP 5140
Endocrine System; Cardiovascular System
3
HAP 5150
Lymphatic System/Immunity, Respiratory System, Digestive System, Metabolism
3
HAP 5160
Urinary System, Acid-Base Balance, Reproductive System, Development/Inheritance
3
HAP 5180
Essentials of Medical Microbiology for Anatomy & Physiology Instructors
3
Total Required Credits - MSHAPI
36
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content at the undergraduate level. The course focuses on
integumentary, skeletal, and muscular system content.
This course will guide the candidate in understanding the
appropriate level of instructional rigor for the
undergraduate nursing and allied health student while
enhancing the graduate level expertise of the MSHAPI
candidate.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
All courses are three credits. Students will take two
three-credit courses per trimester.
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY INSTRUCTION
ITP 5110
Instructional Theory & Practices:
Foundations of the Classroom
3 credits
ITP 5130
3 credits
Instructional Theory & Practices:
Designing and Developing Lab and Online
Learning Environments
In this course, students will gain knowledge, skills and
experiences with a variety of information regarding
instructional theory and principles. The content of this
course will guide the student in preparing to teach in an
undergraduate or allied health program.
ITP 5130 is based on the educational theories and
principles taught in the previous ITP courses. This
course will expand the students’ current knowledge of
basic pedagogy by focusing on course work in a lab and
online setting, as well as preparing the student for the
capstone ITP course. This is a 15 week online course.
HAP 5110
3 credits
Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology;
Chemistry; Cells; Histology
HAP 5110 is an online course designed to prepare and
submit the Human and Anatomy & Physiology
Instruction candidate to effectively deliver A&P course
content at the undergraduate level. The course focuses on
introductory topics, chemistry, cell biology, and histology
content. This course will guide the candidate in
understanding the appropriate level of instructional rigor
for the undergraduate nursing and allied health student
while enhancing the graduate level expertise of the
MSHAPI candidate.
ITP 5120
Instructional Theory & Practices:
Elements of Course Development
HAP 5130
Nervous System
3 credits
HAP 5130 is an online course designed to prepare and
submit the Human and Anatomy & Physiology
Instruction candidate to effectively deliver A&P course
content at the undergraduate level. The course focuses on
nervous system content, including nerve tissue, spinal
cord, brain, ANS, sensory-motor integration, and special
senses. This course will guide the candidate in
understanding the appropriate level of instructional rigor
for the undergraduate nursing and allied health student
while enhancing the graduate level expertise of the
MSHAPI candidate.
3 credits
This course is based on the foundations of the classroom
course in that it will enhance the learners’ knowledge of
pedagogy by building upon the content which was
previously learned. The content of this course includes
specifics of course design and development and at the
conclusion students will be able to create and plan the
necessary educational tools to teach a course.
HAP 5140
3 credits
Endocrine System; Cardiovascular System
HAP 5140 is an online course designed to prepare and
submit the Human and Anatomy & Physiology
Instruction candidate to effectively deliver A&P course
content at the undergraduate level. The course focuses on
endocrine and cardiovascular systems content. This
course will guide the candidate in understanding the
appropriate level of instructional rigor for the
undergraduate nursing and allied health student while
enhancing the graduate level expertise of the MSHAPI
candidate.
HAP 5120
3 credits
Integumentary, Skeletal, and Muscular Systems
HAP 5120 is an online course designed to prepare and
submit the Human and Anatomy & Physiology
Instruction candidate to effectively deliver A&P course
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HAP 5150
3 credits
Lymphatic System/Immunity, Respiratory System,
Digestive System, Metabolism
ELECTIVE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
HAP 5180
3 credits
Essentials of Medical Microbiology for Anatomy &
Physiology Instructors
HAP 5150 is an online course designed to prepare and
submit the Human and Anatomy & Physiology
Instruction candidate to effectively deliver A&P course
content at the undergraduate level. The course focuses on
the lymphatic system and immunity, the respiratory and
digestive systems, and metabolism. This course will guide
the candidate in understanding the appropriate level of
instructional rigor for the undergraduate nursing and
allied health student while enhancing the graduate level
expertise of the MSHAPI candidate.
HAP 5180 is an online course which focuses on the basic
concepts of medical microbiology and adds an emphasis
on current issues in medical microbiology. It is an elective
designed to augment the required core courses of the
MSHAPI program, enhancing the candidate’s effective
delivery of A&P course content at the undergraduate
level. Other approved electives may be substituted.
ITP 5322
3 credits
Instructional Technologies on the Web –
Web 2.0 for Education
HAP 5160
3 credits
Urinary System, Acid-Base Balance, Reproductive
System, Development/Inheritance
This course will introduce students to various
Instructional Technologies that can be used in
Face-to-Face, Online, and Blended Human Anatomy and
Physiology courses. The content of this course is based in
online, free-access instructional tools known broadly as
“Web 2.0.” In this hands-on course, students will be
instructed on the use of the various tools.
HAP 5160 is an online course designed to prepare and
submit the Human and Anatomy & Physiology
Instruction candidate to effectively deliver A&P course
content at the undergraduate level. The course focuses on
the urinary and reproductive systems, acid/base balance,
development and inheritance. This course will guide the
candidate in understanding the appropriate level of
instructional rigor for the undergraduate nursing and
allied health student while enhancing the graduate level
expertise of the MSHAPI candidate.
REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION
In order to be eligible for graduation from the MSHAPI
program, candidates must meet the following criteria:
ITP 5140
3 credits
Instructional Theory & Practices:
Employment in the College/University Setting;
Capstone Portfolio Project
1. Successful completion of all required course work,
with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or
higher;
ITP 5140 is an online course designed to equip the
MSHAPI candidate with a detailed appreciation of the
practical issues relating to employment as an anatomy &
physiology instructor in the undergraduate setting. The
compilation of the instructional tools developed by the
student throughout the MSHAPI program into a
comprehensive teaching portfolio will serve as the
capstone project of the program.
2. Successful completion of a one-week, on-campus
teaching practicum during the last year of the
program as deemed necessary by the program
director;
3. Fulfillment of all financial obligations to the College.
It is solely the responsibility of the degree candidate to
comply with all requirements for the degree. The
institution’s effort to monitor student progress toward
graduation does not relieve the individual of primary
responsibility in this matter.
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Bachelor of Professional Studies Program
Degree: Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS)
Director: John Demetros, BA, DC
___________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Research and evaluate information related to
complementary and alternative medicine therapies
that have impact on patient centered care.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Bachelor of Professional Studies degree program
provides a life-science degree for New York Chiropractic
College students who need/or desire to complete their
undergraduate studies.
5. Utilize effective written and verbal skills to
communicate concepts related to complementary and
alternative medicine and allopathic practices.
PROGRAM GOALS
6. Demonstrate professional behavior in an educational
integrative healthcare learning environment.
1. To provide a high quality educational program to
students of NYCC interested in obtaining a
baccalaureate degree of professional studies in life
sciences.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) offers a 123semester-credit-hour baccalaureate degree program: the
Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) with a major in
Life Sciences. Only students who have been admitted into
the DC or MSA/MSAOM programs at NYCC are eligible
to participate in the BPS program.
2. To provide a program of study that enhances the
eligibility of graduates for licensure in those
jurisdictions where a baccalaureate degree is required
prior to graduation from a professional program.
3. To allow NYCC students to be eligible for
enrollment in graduate programs that require an
undergraduate degree in a life-science-oriented field.
For those students who lack a baccalaureate degree upon
matriculation into NYCC’s DC or MSA/MSAOM
programs, the BPS program is designed to serve two
purposes:
4. To prepare graduates to work and communicate
collaboratively in an interdisciplinary healthcare
setting.
1. enable professional program graduates to be eligible
for licensure in those jurisdictions where a
baccalaureate degree is required in addition to
graduation from a professionally accredited program;
and
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Integrate previously acquired concepts and principles
of the basic sciences and natural healthcare
philosophies to strengthen the correlation of patient
centered care associated with complementary and
alternative medicine therapies.
2. allow NYCC graduates to be eligible for enrollment
in graduate programs that require an undergraduate
degree in a life science-oriented field.
2. Analyze and synthesize the roles of complementary
and alternative medicine and allopathic practices in
integrative healthcare settings.
A fee of $1,400 is charged to students seeking to earn the
BPS with a major in Life Sciences. This fee covers
capstone course tuition and other administrative costs.
3. Describe the accepted definitions of various
healthcare therapies, their scientific theories, and the
potential benefits obtained by the therapies.
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BPS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR DC
STUDENTS
COURSE DESCRIPTION –
BPS CAPSTONE COURSE
1. Completion of 90 undergraduate credits, including 33
credits in liberal arts and science courses;
BPS 4000
Integrative Healthcare
2. Completion of 30 approved credits* taken at NYCC
within the DC curriculum;
This is the capstone course for students registered in the
Bachelor of Professional Studies program. This is a
blended experiential course that presents and discusses
the roles of complementary and alternative medicine
(CAM) and allopathic practices in integrative healthcare
settings. The course provides information and discussion
regarding the accepted definition of various healthcare
therapies, primary conditions addressed, and potential
benefits obtained by the therapy. An emphasis of this
course is to explore, where possible, the current scientific
theory behind the therapies discussed, and prepare
students to obtain and evaluate information to direct
future patient education. Students will prepare a written
case study and complete a written final examination. A
grade of C or better must be earned in the capstone
course for the BPS degree to be awarded. Students who
do not meet the requirement of C or better will be
permitted to repeat the capstone course.
3. Completion of the three-credit capstone course,
Integrative Healthcare (BPS 4000).
*A grade of C or better must be earned in each NYCC
course to be counted for credit toward the BPS degree.
Full-time DC students become eligible after successful
completion of all third-trimester course work in the DC
program and the required 30 credits of NYCC basic
science course work with a C or better.
BPS PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS FOR AOM
STUDENTS
1. Completion of 90 undergraduate credits, including 33
credits in liberal arts and sciences;
2. Completion of 30 approved basic science credits**
taken at NYCC within the AOM curriculum;
3. Completion of the three-credit capstone course,
Integrative Healthcare (BPS 4000).
**A grade of C or better must be earned in each NYCC
course to be counted for credit toward the BPS degree.
Full-time MSA or MSAOM students become eligible after
successful completion of all third-trimester course work
in the MSA or MSAOM program and the required 30
credits of NYCC basic science course work with a C or
better.
For additional information, contact John Demetros, DC,
Director of the BPS program, at 315-568-3213, or by
e-mail at jdemetros@nycc.edu.
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45 hours, 3 credits
Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging Program
Degree: Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging (MSDI)
Director: Chad D. Warshel, BA, DC, DACBR
___________________________________________________________________________________________
PURPOSE STATEMENT
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging residency is
a full-time graduate degree program dedicated to the
creation of chiropractic radiologists through a
comprehensive academic, clinical, and research
curriculum.
1. Candidates must apply by submitting an application
to the office of Human Resources.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
3. It is recommended that the candidate have at least a
3.0 overall chiropractic college GPA.
2. Applicants must have a radiology course CGPA of at
least 3.0 with no grade lower than a “C” in any
radiology course.
The residency is a three-year, full-time program devoted
to the discipline of chiropractic radiology and includes
academic, clinical, and scholarly components. The
program leads to a Master of Science degree in Diagnostic
Imaging and qualifies successful candidates to sit for the
examinations leading to the professional certification
“Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of
Radiology” (DACBR).
4. Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or its
equivalent from an accredited institution of higher
learning.
5. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Chiropractic
degree and have successfully completed all four parts
of the U.S. National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners examinations.
The program is rigorous and residents are selected on a
competitive basis for limited openings. Applicants are
chosen based upon a written examination, oral practical
examinations, and an interview with the residency
selection committee. Resident duties include teaching in
laboratories and lectures of various radiology courses,
didactic and film interpretation tutorial sessions, clinical
rotations in outpatient clinics, and rotations through
outside imaging centers. Additionally, residents are
responsible for the design and completion of a master’s
thesis.
6. Applicants must be eligible for New York State
chiropractic licensure.
Residents are paid a competitive salary, are eligible to
participate in NYCC’s benefits package, and also may
qualify for postdoctoral grants with certain funding
agencies.
Interested individuals should contact the Director of the
MSDI program for an application:
Chad D. Warshel, DC, DACBR
New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
E-mail cwarshel@nycc.edu
Phone: 315-568-3297
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Academic Program Total:
810 Contact Hours, 54 Credits
RAD 5112
Chest Imaging
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory (film and
anatomy) course focuses upon normal and pathologic
conditions of the thorax. This course represents an
intermediate level study of the epidemiological, plain film
radiographic and advanced imaging manifestations of
pathologic disorders of the chest. Additional areas to be
covered include terminology, associated imaging,
management, prognosis, and allied topics. Identification
of plain film radiographic abnormalities will be
emphasized.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AST 6556
30 hours, 2 credits
Preparation as a College Educator
This interactive course will explore the elements of how
to prepare and deliver courses at the college level. The
content will include adult education theories, current
educational research and course design. Class discussion
and projects will include practical and theoretical aspects
of course design including: learning objectives and
syllabus design; decisions in course content, preparation
and delivery; assessment design, analysis and grading; and
issues of instructional inclusiveness.
RAD 5202
Arthritides
15 hours, 1 credit
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon articular abnormalities. This course represents an
intermediate level study of the pathologic and diagnostic
imaging manifestations of arthritis and arthritic related
disorders. Additional areas to be covered include
epidemiology, general diagnostic criteria, advanced
imaging, management, prognosis, and associated diseases.
Identification of plain film radiographic abnormalities will
be emphasized.
RAD 5101
22.5 hours, 1.5 credits
Hematopoietic, Metabolic, Endocrine, and
Nutritional Disturbances of Bone
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon hematopoietic, metabolic, endocrine and nutritional
disturbances of bone. This course represents an
intermediate level study of the pathologic and diagnostic
imaging manifestations of these disorders. Additional
areas to be covered include epidemiology, general
diagnostic criteria, advanced imaging, management,
prognosis, and associated diseases. Evaluation of plain
film radiographic abnormalities will be emphasized.
RAD 5110
Infectious Disorders of Bone
30 hours, 2 credits
RAD 5204
15 hours, 1 credit
Neoplastic and Neoplastic-Like Lesions of Bone
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focuses
upon neoplastic and neoplastic-like lesions of the
musculoskeletal system. This course represents an
intermediate level study of the epidemiological and
diagnostic imaging manifestations of neoplastic and
neoplastic-like lesions of the musculoskeletal system and
related disorders. Additional areas to be covered include
terminology, advanced imaging, management, prognosis,
and associated topics. Identification of plain film
radiographic abnormalities will be emphasized.
7.5 hours, .5 credit
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon infectious lesions of bone. This course represents
an intermediate level study of the pathologic and
diagnostic imaging manifestations of osteomyelitis and
infectious related disorders. Additional areas to be
covered include epidemiology, general diagnostic criteria,
advanced imaging, management, prognosis, and
associated diseases. Identification of plain film
radiographic abnormalities will be emphasized.
RAD 5206
30 hours, 2 credits
Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary Tract Imaging
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory (film and
anatomy) course focuses upon disorders of the
Gastrointestinal / Genitourinary Tract. This course
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represents an intermediate level study of the anatomic,
etiologic, conventional imaging, and advanced imaging of
the Gastrointestinal / Genitourinary Tract and related
disorders.
disturbances of bone. This course represents an advanced
level study of the pathologic and diagnostic imaging
manifestations of these disorders. Additional areas to be
covered include epidemiology, general diagnostic criteria,
advanced imaging, management, prognosis, and
associated diseases. Evaluation of plain film radiographic
abnormalities will be emphasized.
RAD 5302
15 hours, 1 credit
Physical Injury of the Skeletal System
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focuses
upon physical injury (trauma) of the skeletal system. This
course represents an intermediate level study of the
etiologic and diagnostic imaging manifestations of
physical injury of the skeletal system and related
disorders. Additional areas to be covered include
terminology, advanced imaging, management, prognosis,
and associated topics. Identification of plain film
radiographic abnormalities will be emphasized.
RAD 5304
Internal Derangement of Joints
RAD 5404
7.5 hours, .5 credit
Advanced Infectious Disorders of Bone
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon infectious lesions of bone. This course represents
an advanced level study of the pathologic and diagnostic
imaging manifestations of osteomyelitis and infectious
related disorders. Additional areas to be covered include
epidemiology, general diagnostic criteria, advanced
imaging, management, prognosis, and associated diseases.
Identification of plain film radiographic abnormalities will
be emphasized.
15 hours, 1 credit
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory (film and
anatomy) course focuses upon internal derangement of
joints. This course represents an intermediate level study
of the etiologic and advanced imaging (MRI) of internal
derangement of joints and related disorders. Additional
areas to be covered include principals of magnetic
imaging, terminology associated with internal
derangement of joints, diagnostic imaging manifestations,
management, prognosis, and associated topics.
Identification of advanced imaging (MRI) abnormalities
will be emphasized.
RAD 5306
Neuroimaging
RAD 5406
Advanced Chest Imaging
30 hours, 2 credits
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory (film and
anatomy) course focuses upon normal and pathologic
conditions of the thorax. This course represents an
advanced level study of the epidemiological, plain film
radiographic and advanced imaging manifestations of
pathologic disorders of the chest. Additional areas to be
covered include terminology, associated imaging,
management, prognosis, and allied topics. Identification
of plain film radiographic abnormalities will be
emphasized.
30 hours, 2 credits
RAD 5502
Advanced Arthritides
An intermediate level course using tutorial group
(session) and laboratory (film and anatomy) focusing
upon the anatomic, etiologic, conventional imaging, and
advanced imaging of the brain and spinal cord.
15 hours, 1 credit
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon articular abnormalities. This course represents an
advanced level study of the pathologic and diagnostic
imaging manifestations of arthritis and arthritic related
disorders. Additional areas to be covered include
epidemiology, general diagnostic criteria, advanced
imaging, management, prognosis, and associated diseases.
Identification of plain film radiographic abnormalities will
be emphasized.
RAD 5402
22.5 hours, 1.5 credits
Advanced Hematopoietic, Metabolic, Endocrine
and Nutritional Disturbances of Bone
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon hematopoietic, metabolic, endocrine and nutritional
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RAD 5504
15 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Neoplastic and
Neoplastic-Like Lesions of Bone
areas to be covered include terminology, advanced
imaging, management, prognosis, and associated topics.
Identification of plain film radiographic abnormalities will
be emphasized.
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focuses
upon neoplastic and neoplastic-like lesions of the
musculoskeletal system. This course represents an
advanced level study of the epidemiological and
diagnostic imaging manifestations of neoplastic and
neoplastic-like lesions of the musculoskeletal system and
related disorders. Additional areas to be covered include
terminology, advanced imaging, management, prognosis,
and associated topics. Identification of plain film
radiographic abnormalities will be emphasized.
RAD 5604
15 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Internal Derangement of Joints
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory (film and
anatomy) course focuses upon internal derangement of
joints. This course represents an advanced level study of
the etiologic and advanced imaging (MRI) of internal
derangement of joints and related disorders. Additional
areas to be covered include principals of magnetic
imaging, terminology associated with internal
derangement of joints, diagnostic imaging manifestations,
management, prognosis, and associated topics.
Identification of advanced imaging (MRI) abnormalities
will be emphasized.
RAD 5506
30 hours, 2 credits
Advanced Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary
Tract Imaging
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory (film and
anatomy) course focuses upon disorders of the
Gastrointestinal / Genitourinary Tract. This course
represents an advanced level study of the anatomic,
etiologic, conventional imaging, and advanced imaging of
the Gastrointestinal / Genitourinary Tract and related
disorders.
RAD 5606
Advanced Neuroimaging
30 hours, 2 credits
An advanced level course using tutorial group (session)
and laboratory (film and anatomy) focusing upon the
anatomic, etiologic, conventional imaging, and advanced
imaging of the brain and spinal cord.
RAD 5508
30 hours, 2 credits
Special Topics in Clinical Radiology I
RAD 5608
Business of Radiology
This course is an in-depth examination of a specific topic
in radiology. The graduate student will assess the state of
the current literature on a specific subject with purpose of
communicating the information in the form of a case
study suitable for publication. Content will be based on
the subject selected and will discuss the epidemiology and
pathogenesis, clinical presentation, diagnostic features
with an emphasis on diagnostic radiology, treatments,
prognosis and outcomes.
30 hours, 2 credits
A business course designed for the Masters of Science in
Diagnostic Imaging in which the basic fundamentals of
business will be discussed. This course will assist residents
in accounting, marketing, strategic planning,
organizational framework of a chiropractic radiology
practice. Students will be able to identify potential
markets, streamline practice growth, and have a basic
understanding of the business culture related to health
care. They will be able to apply these basic principles to
their radiology practice. This course will assist students in
identifying the marketing trends that are pertinent in the
health care industry. As the health care market evolves it
is necessary for the health care profession to understand
the principles and applications of business in the health
care environment. This will be a graduate level business
course with a health care concentration.
RAD 5602
15 hours, 1 credit
Advanced Physical Injury of the Skeletal System
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focuses
upon physical injury (trauma) of the skeletal system. This
course represents an advanced level study of the etiologic
and diagnostic imaging manifestations of physical injury
of the skeletal system and related disorders. Additional
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RAD 5702
30 hours, 2 credits
Congenital Anomalies and Skeletal Dysplasias
presentation, diagnostic features with an emphasis on
diagnostic radiology, treatments, prognosis and
outcomes.
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon congenital anomalies and skeletal dysplasias. This
course represents an advanced level study of the
pathologic / genetic and diagnostic imaging
manifestations of congenital anomalies and skeletal
dysplastic related disorders. Additional areas to be
covered include epidemiology, general diagnostic criteria,
advanced imaging, management, prognosis, and
associated diseases. Identification of plain film
radiographic abnormalities will be emphasized.
RAD 5806
Teaching Practicum II
This course is the second in a series of three teaching
practicum where the graduate student will be directing the
instruction of professional level courses at NYCC. The
student will take the responsibility of course director for
one radiology course in the DC program. The teaching
experience will vary, depending upon course offerings at
the time, but will typically include one of the following:
physics of diagnostic imaging, normal spinal radiological
anatomy, normal extraspinal radiological anatomy, soft
tissue and advanced imaging, radiographic positioning or
an elective class. The MSDI student will act under the
guidance of the MSDI director.
RAD 5704
30 hours, 2 credits
Principles of Diagnostic Imaging
A tutorial group (session) and laboratory course focusing
upon principals of diagnostic imaging. This course
represents an advanced study of the physical principals
involved in obtaining plain film radiographs, radiation
protection, radiobiology, and advanced imaging.
RAD 5706
Teaching Practicum I
30 hours, 2 credits
RAD 5902
30 hours, 2 credits
Special Topics in Clinical Radiology III
30 hours, 2 credits
This course is an in-depth examination of four specific
topics in radiology. The graduate student will assess the
state of the current literature of four specific subjects with
the purpose of communicating the information in the
form of a presentation to interns enrolled in the doctor of
chiropractic program and their supervising clinicians. The
selected topics should be based upon clinical cases
encountered by the graduate student during his/her
residency and must include the following: three
musculoskeletal case studies all of which must have plain
films, at least one must be of the spine, and at least one
must have advanced imaging; and one other case study, in
either chest, abdomen, or neuroradiology areas. Content
will be based on the subject selected and will discuss the
epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation,
diagnostic features with an emphasis on diagnostic
radiology, treatments, prognosis and outcomes.
This course is the first in a series of three teaching
practicum where the graduate student will be directing the
instruction of professional level courses at NYCC. The
student will take the responsibility of course director for
one radiology course in the DC program. The teaching
experience will vary, depending upon course offerings at
the time, but will typically include one of the following:
physics of diagnostic imaging, normal spinal radiological
anatomy, normal extraspinal radiological anatomy, soft
tissue and advanced imaging, radiographic positioning or
an elective class. The MSDI student will act under the
guidance of the MSDI director.
RAD 5802
30 hours, 2 credits
Special Topics in Clinical Radiology II
RAD 5906
Teaching Practicum III
This course is a second look at an in-depth examination of
a specific topic in radiology. The graduate student will
assess the state of the current literature on a specific
subject with purpose of communicating the information
in the form of a case study suitable for publication.
Content will be based on the subject selected and will
discuss the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical
30 hours, 2 credits
This course is the third in a series of three teaching
practicum where the graduate student will be directing the
instruction of professional level courses at NYCC. The
student will take the responsibility of course director for
one radiology course in the DC program. The teaching
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experience will vary, depending upon course offerings at
the time, but will typically include one of the following:
physics of diagnostic imaging, normal spinal radiological
anatomy, normal extraspinal radiological anatomy, soft
tissue and advanced imaging, radiographic positioning or
an elective class. The MSDI student will act under the
guidance of the MSDI director.
RES 5210
Experimental Analysis
RES 5810
Thesis II
This course is the second intermediate step in the creation
of the graduate student’s thesis project. After having
previously formulated a research hypothesis, performed a
literature review and developed a research method, the
student will examine the research data and present the
results analysis. Content will be based on the subject
selected and will discuss the data preparation, descriptive
statistics and conclusion validity.
30 hours, 2 credits
A didactic course designed to introduce the graduate
student to typical methods in analyzing biomedical data
using descriptive and inferential statistics. This course will
help guide the graduate student in developing research
studies, conducting statistical analyses and reading/
evaluating the literature.
RES 5910
Thesis III
30 hours, 2 credits
This course is the final step in the creation of the graduate
student’s thesis project. After having previously
formulated a research hypothesis, performed a literature
review, developed a research method, analyzed the
research results, the student will finalize the project by
developing an introduction, discussing the results, giving
recommendations and concluding on the project.
Content will be based on the subject selected and will
include the creation of a title page, structured abstract,
introduction, methods, results, discussion,
recommendations, conclusion and references. Emphasis
will be placed on the introduction and discussion portions
of the thesis, as the methods and results have been
previously assessed.
RES 5310
30 hours, 2 credits
Experimental Design and Research Methodologies
A discussion meeting/on-line course designed to
introduce the graduate student to typical biomedical
research methods. This advanced course will require the
student to critically review a number of current journal
articles in their field of expertise.
RES 5410
Thesis I
30 hours, 2 credits
30 hours, 2 credits
This course is an intermediate step in the creation of the
graduate student’s thesis project. The graduate student
will determine a hypothesis or question to answer in the
field of diagnostic imaging, perform a literature review
and develop a research methodology to answer that
question. Content will be based on the subject selected
and will discuss the feasibility of the project,
introduction,method, discussion, conclusion of the
literature review, and sample, measures, design,
procedures of the methodology.
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Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy Program
Degree: Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy (MSCA)
Director: Jennette J. Ball, BS, MS, DC
___________________________________________________________________________________________
than a C in any anatomical science course. Applicants
must hold a Doctor of Chiropractic degree and have
successfully completed all National Board examinations.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy graduate
degree program provides a comprehensive professional
education that focuses on developing professional
teachers of human applied clinical anatomy. Through
New York Chiropractic College and cooperating
institutions, students are trained in pedagogical technique
and practical teaching experience to students of
chiropractic, medicine, nursing, and other healthcare
professions.
Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent
from an accredited institution of higher learning.
Applicants must be eligible for New York State
chiropractic licensure.
Residents are paid a competitive salary, are eligible to
participate in NYCC’s benefits package, and also may
qualify for postdoctoral grants with certain funding
agencies.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Interested individuals should contact the Director of the
Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy program for an
application:
The residency program is a two-year, full-time program
devoted to the discipline of teaching anatomical sciences
in clinical settings. It includes academic, pedagogical, and
scholarly components. The program leads to a Master of
Science degree in Clinical Anatomy. The graduate of the
program will have expertise and experience to teach
human gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology and
histology in a variety of educational and healthcare
settings.
Jennette J. Ball, BS, MS, DC
Director of the Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy
Program
New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
The program is rigorous, and students are selected on a
competitive basis for limited openings. Applicants are
chosen based upon academic credentials and an interview
with the selection committee. MSCA student
responsibilities include teaching in laboratories and
lectures of various anatomical sciences courses, both at
NYCC and at our partner institutions. Additionally,
students are responsible for the design and completion of
a master’s thesis.
E-mail: jball@nycc.edu
Phone: 315-568-3296
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
AST 6556
Preparation as a College Educator
Prerequisites: Entrance requirements
2 credits
This interactive course will explore the elements of how
to prepare and deliver courses at the college level. The
content will include adult education theories, current
educational research and course design. Class discussion
and projects will include practical and theoretical aspects
of course design including: parameters of learning
objectives and syllabus design, decisions in course
ADMISSION TO THE MSCA PROGRAM
Candidates must apply by submitting an application to the
Human Resources Department.
It is recommended that the candidate have at least a 3.0
overall chiropractic college GPA with no grade lower
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content, preparation and delivery, assessment design,
analysis and grading and issues of instructional
inclusiveness.
CAN 5103
Clinical Anatomy
CAN 5203
Teaching Methodology
Prerequisite: AST 6556
Continuation of topics covered in Preparation as a
College Educator. This interactive course will explore the
elements of teaching and assessment in medical
education. The content will build upon previous theories
and teaching methods with an emphasis on effective
teaching, skilled educational planning and informed
assessment and evaluation.
2 credits
This course is an in-depth examination of regional gross
anatomy examined in greater detail than presented in the
NYCC Doctor of Chiropractic Program human gross
anatomy sequence. Content will be presented regionally
with emphasis on common clinical complaints associated
with each region.
CAN 5104
Advanced Embryology
CAN 5303
Cross Sectional Anatomy
3 credits
RES 5310
2 credits
Experimental Design and Research Methodologies
2 credits
A discussion meeting/on-line course designed to
introduce the graduate student to typical biomedical
research methods. This advanced course will require the
student to critically review a number of current journal
articles in their field of expertise.
A didactic course designed to introduce the graduate
student to typical methods in analyzing biomedical data
using descriptive and inferential statistics. This course will
help guide the graduate student in developing research
studies, conducting statistical analyses and reading/
evaluating the literature.
CAN 5201
Special Topics – Neuroanatomy
Prerequisites: Entrance requirements
2 credits
This course reinforces the student’s core content
knowledge of gross anatomy by teaching them how to
clinically problem solve using cadaveric cross sections,
plastic models, MRI and CT imaging. The student will
also be instructed in how to prepare anatomical cross
sections from cadaveric specimens.
This course is an in-depth examination of developmental
anatomy, examined in greater detail than undergraduate
courses. Content will be organized around development
of major organ systems, with particular emphasis on
developmental dysmorphologies that arise with abnormal
growth and differentiation.
RES 5210
Experimental Analysis
2 credits
CAN 5301
Special Topics – Histology
Prerequisites: Entrance requirements
2 credits
2 credits
This course is an in-depth examination of specific topics
in histology, examined in greater detail than in the
prerequisite cell and tissue biology prerequisite. Content
will be organized around tissues and organ systems, with
particular emphasis on organogenesis, genetic control of
development, developmental defects, and implications
for postnatal health and well-being. When resources
permit, hands-on preparation and examination of
histological specimens will be included in the course.
This course is an in-depth examination of specific topics
in neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, examined in
greater detail than in the required prerequisite
neurosciences sequence. Content will address clinical
applications, with particular emphasis on developmental
and acquired diseases and defects, and implications for
health and well-being.
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CAN 5402
Special Topics – Embryology
2 credits
CAN 5504
Teaching Practicum
Prerequisite: AST 6556
This course is an in-depth examination of a specific topic
or topics in embryology, examined in greater detail than in
the previous developmental anatomy course. Content will
be determined after the first meeting of the class.
CAN 5403
Advanced Special Dissection
In the second year of the program, the student will
participate in the teaching of professional level courses at
New York Chiropractic College and other participating
institutions. This course is inclusive of all the teaching the
MSCA student has performed. The teaching experience
will vary, depending upon course offerings at the
participating institutions and NYCC, but will typically
include gross anatomy, neuroanatomy, embryology and
histology. The MSCA student will act as an assist/co-lead
instructor under the guidance of the particular course
coordinator. The student will also be required to perform
several guest lectures.
2 credits
A practical skill based course in which the students, under
the direction of the course coordinator, will complete
specific dissections upon a cadaver. The dissections will
be prepared for the purpose of serving as demonstration
specimens for the anatomy components of the D.C. and
A.O.M. programs.
RES 5410
Thesis I
Prerequisites: RES 5208, RES 5308
4 credits
RES 5910
2 credits
Thesis III
Prerequisites: RES 5208, RES 5308, RES 5410,
RES 51810
2 credits
This course is the final step in the creation of the graduate
student's thesis project. After having previously
formulated a research hypothesis, performed a literature
review, developed a research method, analyzed the
research results, the student will finalize the project by
developing an introduction, discussing the results, giving
recommendations and concluding on the project.
Content will be based on the subject selected and will
include the creation of a title page, structured abstract,
introduction, methods, results, discussion,
recommendations, conclusion and references. Emphasis
will be placed on the introduction and discussion portions
of the thesis, as the methods and results have been
previously assessed. Guidance will be given how to
prepare for an oral defense of the project.
This course is an intermediate step in the creation of the
graduate student's thesis project. The graduate student
will determine a hypothesis, perform a literature review
and develop a research methodology to answer that
question. Content will be based on the subject selected
and will discuss the feasibility of the project, introduction,
method, discussion, conclusion of the literature review,
and sample, measures, design, procedures of the
methodology.
RES 5810
2 credits
Thesis II
Prerequisites: RES 5208, RES 5308, RES 5410
This course is the second intermediate step in the creation
of the graduate student’s thesis project. After having
previously formulated a research hypothesis, performed a
literature review and developed a research method, the
student will examine the research data and present the
results analysis. Content will be based on the subject
selected and will discuss the data preparation, descriptive
statistics and conclusion validity.
CAN 5601
Thesis Research
Prerequisite: Approval of thesis director
6 credits
Research toward a topic approved by the student’s thesis
committee. May be taken for 1 to 6 hours of credit, up to
a maximum of 6 hours of credit.
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Center for Postgraduate & Continuing Education
The New York Chiropractic College Center for Postgraduate and Continuing Education offers a wide variety of
seminars designed for practicing doctors of chiropractic and practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
Presented by practicing healthcare providers with established expertise in their fields, these seminars provide the field
practitioner with important clinical perspectives in topics such as principles, diagnostic imaging, techniques, skills,
neurodiagnostics, and alternative/complementary healthcare.
The Postgraduate department also offers a number of courses throughout the country for fulfillment of individual state
license renewal requirements, in addition to diplomate and certificate programs.
Program credits can be utilized to fulfill the annual continuing education requirements of managed-care and health
maintenance organizations.
For more information or a complete listing of all postgraduate programs, please call 800-434-3955, or visit our website at
http://www.nycc.edu and click on POST-GRAD.
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Board of Trustees & Administration
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
COLLEGE OFFICERS
Yusef C. Barnes, BS, DC
G. Lansing Blackshaw, BA, MS, PhD
Timothy J. Brown, BBA1
Thomas R. DeVita, DC
Karen Erickson, BS, DC
Vincent A. Justino, BS, DC
Robert Kernan, BA*
Frank S. Lizzio, BS, DC
Walter McCarthy, BBA, MBA*
George B. McClelland, BS, DC
Frank J. Nicchi, BA, DC, MS
John A. Palmucci, BS, MBA
James P. Powell, DC
M. Catherine Richardson, BS, MA, JD
John P. Rosa, BS, DC
Julie Scarano, BA, DC*
President
Frank J. Nicchi, BA, DC, MS
Executive Vice President and Provost
Michael A. Mestan, BS, DC, MS, EdD
Vice President of Finance and
Administrative Services
Sean Anglim, BS, CPA
ADMINISTRATION
Vice President of Enrollment
Management and Title IX Coordinator
Magdalen E. Kellogg, BA, MS
* Effective 10/23/15
Vice President of Institutional
Advancement and Special Assistant
to the President
David R. Odiorne, BS, MS, DC
Trustees Emeriti
Lewis J. Bazakos, MS, DC
Richard E. Carnival, DC (deceased)
Nathan Novick, DC (deceased)
Valerio Pasqua, DC
Associate Vice President of
Administrative Services
Richard Worden, AAS
Chancellor
Kenneth W. Padgett, DC
_________________________________________________________________
DIVISIONS
Provost/Academic Affairs
Executive Vice President and
Provost
Michael A. Mestan, BS, DC,
MS, EdD
Associate Vice President of
Academic Affairs and
Institutional Effectiveness
Jennifer L. vonHahmann, RN,
BSN, MS
Dean of Chiropractic
Karen A. Bobak, BA, BS, DC, EdD
1Inadvertently
Dean of Research
Jeanmarie R. Burke, BS, MS, PhD
Chief of Staff, Seneca Falls and
Rochester Health Centers and
Associate Dean of Chiropractic
Clinical Education
Wendy L. Maneri, BS, MS, DC
Interim Executive Director of
Health Centers
Melissa E. Murphy, BA, MPA
Dean, Finger Lakes School of
Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine
Jason A. Wright, BS, MS, LAc
Dean of Academic Programs and
Services
Jean-Nicolas Poirier, DC, EdD
Director, Master of Science in
Clinical Anatomy Program
Jennette J. Ball, BS, MS, DC
Dean of Postgraduate and
Continuing Education
Thomas A. Ventimiglia, AA, DC
Library Director
Bethyn A. Boni, BA, MLS
omitted from the NYCC Catalog & Student Guide printed on 9/1/2015.
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Founding Dean and Director,
Master of Science in Human
Anatomy and Physiology
Instruction Program
Robert A. Crocker, Jr., BA, BS, DC
Director, Bachelor of
Professional Studies Program
John T. Demetros, BA, DC
Quality Engineer
Patricia R. Merkle, BA
Director of Facilities
William Wayne, AAS
Provost Emeritus
G. Lansing Blackshaw, BA, MS,
PhD
Director of Health & Fitness
Education
Rhett Ticconi, BS
Enrollment Management
Human Resources Manager
Christine McDermott, AAS, BS
Director, School of Applied
Clinical Nutrition
Peter G. Nickless, BS, MS, MBA,
DC
Vice President of Enrollment
Management and Title IX
Coordinator
Magdalen E. Kellogg, BA, MS
Director, Academy for Teaching
Excellence
Amy Simolo, AAS, BS, MS
Registrar
Kevin S. McCarthy, BS
Director, Master of Science in
Diagnostic Imaging Program
Chad D. Warshel, BA, DC
Director, Anatomy Center
Michael P. Zumpano, BA, MA, PhD,
DC
Chief of Staff, Campus Health
Center
Jonathon T. Egan, BS, DC, MPH
Director of Financial Aid
Darrin L. Rooker, AAS, BS, MS
Director of Admissions
Michael P. Lynch, BS
Director of Student Life and
Assistant Title IX Coordinator
Holly Anne Waye, AAS, BA, MPA
Director of Alumni Relations
Diane E. Zink, AAS
Health Center Administrator,
Depew Health Center
Michael J. Flynn, BS, MBA
Administrative Services and
Finance
Health Center Administrator,
Levittown Health Center
Melissa E. Murphy, BA, MPA
Vice President of Finance and
Administrative Services
Sean Anglim, BS, CPA
Director, Academy for Academic
Excellence and Student Success
Peter Thompson, BA, MS
Controller
Karen Quest, BS, CPA
Associate Director of Counseling
Services
Vacant at time of publication
Director of Accreditation
Beth Donohue, AA, BS, MS, DC
Associate Vice President of
Administrative Services
Richard Worden, AAS
Associate Vice President of
Information Technology
Christopher McQueeney, BS, MBA
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Institutional Advancement
Vice President of Institutional
Advancement and Special
Assistant to the President
David R. Odiorne, BS, MS, DC
Director, Center for Career
Development and Professional
Success
Susan Pittenger, BS, MS Ed
Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Koo, Kwok Keung
Associate Professor. PhD, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, 2002; MPhil, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, 1995; BS, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, 1992
BASIC SCIENCES
Arar, Ilija
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2000; MEd, Syracuse University, 2006;
BS, McMaster University, 1994
Mittak, Veronica L.
Associate Professor. DHEd, ATSU School of Health
Management, 2009; MPH, ATSU School of Health
Management, 2006; BA, University of Wisconsin, 1985;
MS, Walden University, 2014
Ball, Jennette J.
Director, Master of Science in Clinical Anatomy
Program/Associate Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 1997; BS, Excelsior College,
1997; MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2010
Philomin, Chithambaram S.
Associate Professor. MBBS, Stanley Medical College,
1990; MSc, Madras Medical College, 1969; BSc, Queen
Mary’s College, 1964
Balliett, Mary E.
Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1988;
MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2008; BS, Cornell
University, 1976
Thomadaki, Maria
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1994; BS, Regents College, 1994
Barr, Deborah A.
Professor. ScD, Boston University, 1988; MS, Texas
A & M University, 1982; BS, Colorado State University,
1979
Walker, Robert A.
Professor. PhD, Kent State University, 1989; MA, Kent
State University, 1982; BA, University of Arkansas,
1980
Coon, Scott D.
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1994; BA, SUNY Oswego, 1991
Zumpano, Michael P.
Director, Anatomy Center/Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2006; PhD, SUNY Buffalo, 1997;
MA, SUNY Buffalo, 1994; BA, SUNY Buffalo, 1992
Cunningham, Christine M.
Associate Professor. MS, SUNY Stony Brook, 1988;
BS, SUNY Stony Brook, 1981; AS, SUNY Morrisville,
1979
CHIROPRACTIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Bloom, Lisa K.
Assistant Dean of Preclinical Chiropractic/Professor.
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1990; BMus,
Ithaca College, 1983
Gana, Karen M.
Assistant Professor. PhD, University of Louisville,
1981; MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2015;
BS, Villanova University, 1977; AAS, Mid America
College of Funeral Service, 2001
Bobak, Karen A.
Dean of Chiropractic /Associate Professor. EdD, St.
John Fisher College, 2013; DC, National College of
Chiropractic, 1986; BS, National College of
Chiropractic, 1984; BA, Canisius College, 1982
Hartwell, Sandra J.
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1996; MS, New York Chiropractic College,
2013; BS, Regents College, 1996; AA, Cayuga
Community College, 1991
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Canfield, Emily K.
Instructor. DC, Northwestern Health Sciences
University, 2010; MS, High Point University, 2006;
BS, SUNY Cortland, 2003
Mestan, Michael A.
Executive Vice President and Provost/Associate
Professor. EdD, University of Rochester, 2013;
DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1994;
BS, National College of Chiropractic, 1991;
MS, University of Rochester, 2011
Cavanaugh, Wesley M.
Instructor. DC, University of Western States, 2009;
MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2015; BA, Coe
College, 1997; BS, California State University, 1992;
AA, Chaffey College, 1990
Mollin, Hunter A.
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1980; BS, SUNY Stony Brook, 1977
Cunningham, Brian M.
Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1986;
MS, Syracuse University, 2000; BA, Hofstra University,
1976; AAS, SUNY Farmingdale, 1974
Nicchi, Frank J.
President/Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1978; MS, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2003;
BA, St. John’s University, 1973
Finn, Margaret M.
Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1992;
MA, Marlboro College, The Graduate Center, 2001;
BS, Pace University, 1977; AAS, Rockland Community
College, 1974
Petters, David F.
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1986; BS, SUNY Stony Brook, 1978
Plezbert, Julie A.
Professor. DC, National College of Chiropractic, 1986;
BS, National College of Chiropractic, 1984; BS, George
Williams College, 1980; AS, College of Dupage, 1977
Homack, Dennis M.
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1997; MS, Cornell University, 2005;
BA, Stockton State College, 1993; AS, Ocean County
College, 1990
Poirier, Jean-Nicolas
Dean of Academic Programs and Services/Associate
Professor. DC, Université du Québec à Trois Rivières,
2001; EdD, St. John Fisher College, 2014
Ippolito, Christina C.
Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2012;
MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2014;
BS, Mount Union College at Alliance, 2009
Sherwood, William H.
Associate Professor. DC, National College of
Chiropractic, 1990; BS, National College of
Chiropractic, 1989; BS, University of Northern
Colorado, 1978
Jarrett-Thelwell, Fiona D.
Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 1994;
MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2012; BS,
Concordia University, 1990
Voorhies, Jeana
Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2001
Lauretti, William J.
Associate Professor. DC, Western States Chiropractic
College, 1989; BA, SUNY Albany, 1982
Warshel, Chad D.
Director, Master of Science in Diagnostic Imaging
Program/Associate Professor. DC, Western States
Chiropractic College, 1997; BA, California State
University, 1994
Loia, Vincent F.
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1981; BA, SUNY Buffalo, 1978
Wells, Keith A.
Associate Professor. DC, Los Angeles College of
Chiropractic, 1983; MA, Biola University, 2009; MA,
Biola University, 2002; BS, SUNY College of
Environmental Science and Forestry, 1977
Marchese, Christopher A.
Judicial Officer/Associate Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 1993; BS, New Jersey Institute of
Technology, 1982
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HEALTH CENTERS
Chiropractic College, 1999; MS, Roberts Wesleyan
College, 2006; BS, Empire State College, 1998
Barwinczak, Lisa M.
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2002; AAS, Cayuga Community College, 1998
Miller, Joseph A.
Associate Professor. DC, National College of
Chiropractic, 1991; MS, New York Chiropractic
College, 2012; MA, University of Maryland, 1985; BS,
National College of Chiropractic, 1989; BS, SUNY
Cortland, 1979; AA, SUNY Alfred, 1977
Callahan, Erica
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2007; BS, Roberts Wesleyan College, 2004;
MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2010
Nadeau, Ryan T.
Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2008;
BS, Bates College, 2004
Coté, Matthew C.
Senior Clinician/Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 1980; MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2008
Ruddy, Robert M.
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1996; BA, New England College, 1980
Demetros, John T.
Director, Bachelor of Professional Studies Degree
Program/Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2009; BA, Messiah College, 2006
Stevens, Gerald L.
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2001; MPH, SUNY Buffalo, 2007; MS,
Louisiana State University Medical Center, 1995; BS,
University of California Riverside, 1991
Egan, Jonathon T.
Chief of Staff, Campus Health Center/Associate
Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2006;
MPH, ATSU School of Health Management, 2006; BS,
Brigham Young University, 1998
Wicks, Veronica A.
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1988; BS, C.W. Post Center of Long Island
University, 1983
Feldman, Steven
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1981; MS, New York Chiropractic College,
2008; BS, Hunter College of the City University of New
York, 1976; AS, Bronx Community College, 1974
ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Easton, Darlene
Associate Professor. MS, New York College of Health
Professions, 2000; BA, SUNY Stony Brook, 1989;
AA, SUNY Farmingdale, 1987; MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2011
Hemsey, Charles A.
Senior Clinician/Assistant Professor. DC, Life
Chiropractic College, 1981
Joseph, Janelle G.
Assistant Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2006; BPS, New York Chiropractic College,
2004
Ergil, Kevin V.
Professor. MS, American College of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, 1989; MA, University of
Washington, 1986; BA, University of California, 1983
LaFalce, John D.
Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2006;
MEd, Springfield College, 2000; BS, Springfield
College, 1996
Ergil, Marnae C.
Professor. MS, Pacific College of Oriental Medicine,
1999; MA, University of Washington, 1988; BA,
Middlebury College, 1985
Maneri, Wendy L.
Chief of Staff, Seneca Falls and Rochester Health
Centers/Associate Dean of Chiropractic Clinical
Education/ Associate Professor. DC, New York
Li, Aizhong
Professor. PhD, Heilongjiang University of Traditional
Chinese Medicine, 2008; MSc, Heilongjiang University
of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 1984; BSc,
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Heilongjiang University of Traditional Chinese
Medicine, 1978
Sheldon, J. Christopher
Associate Librarian. MLS, Syracuse University, 1990;
BS, Westbrook College, 1983; AA, Westbrook College,
1980
Pingicer, Michael G.
Assistant Professor. MS, Touro College, 2006; BA, The
College of William and Mary, 1999
RESEARCH
Wright, Jason A.
Dean, Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and
Oriental Medicine/Associate Professor. MS, Bastyr
University, 1996; BS, Bastyr University, 1995
Burke, Jeanmarie R.
Dean of Research/Associate Professor. PhD, Indiana
University, 1991; MS, Indiana University, 1987;
BS, Iona College, 1983
Zhang, Qunce
Associate Professor. PhD, Beijing University of
Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology, 2012; MS,
Charles Stuart University, 2008; BSc, Beijing University
of Chinese Medicine and Pharmacology, 1985
Koo, Kwok Keung
Associate Professor. PhD, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, 2002; MPhil, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, 1995; BS, Hong Kong Polytechnic
University, 1992
APPLIED CLINICAL NUTRITION
Papuga, Mark O.
Assistant Professor. PhD, University of Rochester,
2011; MS, Case Western Reserve University, 2004; BS,
Syracuse University, 2000
Nickless, Peter G.
Director, School of Applied Clinical
Nutrition/Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2000; MBA, University of
Southern New Hampshire, 2012; BS, Excelsior College,
2012; MS, University of Bridgeport, 2009; MS,
University of Southern New Hampshire, 2014
FELLOWS
Carnevale, Brett J.
Fellow. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2009;
BS, SUNY Oswego, 2005
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
INSTRUCTION
Getzke, Rebecca J.
Fellow. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2013;
BS, Binghamton University, 2010
Crocker, Robert A., Jr.
Founding Dean and Director, Master of Science in
Human Anatomy and Physiology Instruction
Program/Assistant Professor. DC, National College of
Chiropractic, 1976; BS, National College of
Chiropractic, 1975; BA, Boston College, 1973
RESIDENTS
Borgerding, Christopher T.
Resident. DC, Northwestern Health Sciences
University, 2012; BS, Northwestern Health Sciences
University, 2012.
LIBRARY
Boni, Bethyn A.
Library Director/Associate Librarian. MLS, SUNY
Buffalo, 1996; BA, SUNY Potsdam, 1977
Coté, Robert M.
Resident. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2013;
MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2012; BPS, New
York Chiropractic College, 2012
Christopoulos-Nutting, Suellen V.
Associate Librarian. MLS, Catholic University of
America, 2003; BA, St. John Fisher College, 2000
Herbert, Paul W.
Resident. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2014;
BS, Texas A & M University, 2010
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Humphries, Leah
Resident. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2015;
BA, Adrian College, 2009
Fiore, Alexandra K.
Graduate Associate. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2015; BPS, New York Chiropractic College,
2013
Stefanowicz, Eric T.
Resident. DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2014;
BS, SUNY Potsdam, 2011
Graves-Fought, Meghan B.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2013; BS, St. John Fisher College, 2010
INSTRUCTIONAL STAFF
Gullo-Buzzetti, Crystal M.
Adjunct Instructor. MS, University of Bridgeport, 2014;
DC, New York Chiropractic College, 2009; BS,
Binghamton University, 2006; AS, Corning Community
College, 2001
Pittenger, Susan D.
Director, Center for Career Development and
Professional Success/Instructional Staff. MS, SUNY
Brockport, 1995; BS, SUNY Brockport, 1975
Larsen, Kurt A.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, Northwestern College of
Chiropractic, 1983
Adjunct Faculty
Majoris, Nathaniel
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Palmer College of
Chiropractic, 2002; BS, Mercyhurst College, 1999.
BASIC SCIENCES
Lentini, Michael L.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, National College of
Chiropractic, 1991; BS, National College of
Chiropractic, 1989; BA, Hamilton College, 1985
Napuli, Jason G.
Adjunct Associate Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2003; MBA, University of
Binghamton, 2006; BA, Brooklyn College, 1999
Philomin, Raj J.
Adjunct Associate Professor. MBBS, Kilpauk Medical
College, 1990; PhD, Madras Medical College, 1986;
MSc, Madras Medical College, 1968; BS, St. Joseph’s
College, 1964
Papenbrock, Lisa
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2007; BS, Pennsylvania State University, 2004
Portner, Alexander J.
Graduate Associate. New York Chiropractic College,
2015; BPS, New York Chiropractic College, 2013
CHIROPRACTIC CLINICAL SCIENCES
Arena, Lizabeth R.
Instructor. BS, Bowling Green State University, 2008;
MS, Utica College, 2014
VanLoon, Meghan B.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Northwestern
College of Chiropractic, 1991; BS, Ithaca College, 1985
Cohen, Jeffrey H.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Palmer College of
Chiropractic, 1975; BA, University of Pittsburgh, 1967
CHIROPRACTIC HEALTH CENTERS
Albro, Jeb R.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2003; MS, New York
Chiropractic College 2011; MS, SUNY Oswego, 1998;
BS, SUNY Oswego, 1995
Cohen, Joshua A.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2000; MS, University of Bridgeport, 2003; BA,
University of Pittsburgh, 1995
Daly, Timothy J.
Graduate Associate. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2012; BS, SUNY Oswego, 2008
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Bailey, Daniel T.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2008; MS, New York Chiropractic College,
2008; BS, St. Lawrence University, 2001
Kearney, Terence K.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Palmer College of
Chiropractic-West, 1989; BA, San Jose State University,
1985
D’Amico, John
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1992
Kupferman, Lloyd H.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1981; BA, C.W. Post Center of Long Island
University, 1978
Danner, Jonathan J.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2009; BS, SUNY Buffalo, 2002
Majoris, Nathaniel
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Palmer College of
Chiropractic, 2002; BS, Mercyhurst College, 1999
DePoint, Megan A.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2009; BS, SUNY Cortland, 2005
Mangels, Ralph
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1990; BS, SUNY Albany, 1990.
DiMond, Mathew E.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2010; BA, Indiana University of Pennsylvania,
2006; BS, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 2005
Mathers, Sean
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DPT, University of
Pittsburgh, 2011; DC, Palmer College of Chiropractic,
2000; BS, University of Pittsburgh, 1997
Dougherty, Paul E.
Adjunct Professor. DC, Logan College of Chiropractic,
1990; BA, Northwestern College, 1987
Mayer, John
Adjunct Associate Professor. PhD, Syracuse University
2000; MS, Syracuse University, 1998; DC, National
College of Chiropractic, 1991; BS, National College of
Chiropractic, 1989; BS, SUNY Brockport, 1987
Dunn, Andrew S.
Adjunct Associate Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 1999; MS, D’Youville College,
2005; MEd, Springfield College, 1996; BS, Springfield
College, 1994
Montanaro, Christopher
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2004; BS, Catawba College, 2001
Farrell, Christopher J.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2008; MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2009; BS, St. Lawrence
University, 2000
Morgan, William E.
Adjunct Professor. DC, Palmer College of
Chiropractic-West, 1985; BS, Regents College, 1996
Myers, Keith P.
Adjunct Associate Professor. MD, Uniformed Services
University of Health Sciences, 2002; DC, Cleveland
College of Chiropractic, 1991; BS, New Mexico State
University, 1987
Formolo, Lance R.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2007; MS, New York Chiropractic College,
2008; BS, Wayne State University, 2004
Nerli, Serge
Adjunct Associate Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 1983; MS, University of
Bridgeport, 1999
Hopkins, Bradley J.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2009; MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2010; BPS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2007
Rae, Lindsay R.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2008; BA, SUNY Geneseo, 2000
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SanFilipo, Fred L.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 1981; BS, St. Bonaventure
University, 1978
Murante, Julie R.
Adjunct Instructor. MS, New York Chiropractic
College, 2006; BS, Castleton State College, 1994
Richardson, Abigail L.
Adjunct Instructor. MS, New York Chiropractic
College, 2012; BA, New York University, 2002
SanFilipo, Michael L.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2013; BS, Penn State University, 2009
Sokolowski, Mark D.
Adjunct Instructor. DC, Palmer College of
Chiropractic, 1985
Taromina, Katherine M.
Adjunct Associate Professor. MS, Pacific College of
Oriental Medicine, 1999; BA, New York University,
1991
Tellin, William G.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Logan College of
Chiropractic, 1975
Workman, Wendy S.
Graduate Associate. MS, New York Chiropractic
College, 2015; BSN, Excelsior College, 2010
Vasakiris, Christos
Adjunct Instructor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1989
APPLIED CLINICAL NUTRITION
Anthony, Dorothy J.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Cleveland
Chiropractic College, 1979; AA, Maple Woods
Community College, 1975
ACUPUNCTURE AND ORIENTAL MEDICINE
Alessio, Maria C.
Adjunct Instructor. MSW, Syracuse University, 2001;
BSW, Rochester Institute of Technology, 1993
Arar, Ilija
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 2000; MEd, Syracuse University, 2006;
BS, McMaster University, 1994
Dupell, Danielle M.
Graduate Associate. MS, New York Chiropractic
College, 2015; BS, SUNY Buffalo, 2012
Isacks, Bryan L.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2007; BA, North Carolina School
of Arts, 1998
Bandelli, Lorraine N.
Adjunct Instructor. PhD, Teachers College, Columbia
University, 2013; MS, Teachers College, Columbia
University, 2013; MEd, Teachers College, Columbia
University, 2013; MS, Columbia University, 2008;
BA, New York University, 2007
Legters, Fern M.
Adjunct Instructor. MS, New York Chiropractic
College, 2012; BS, SUNY Institute of Technology,
1989; AAS, Cayuga Community College, 1987
Bidwell, Amy J.
Adjunct Instructor. PhD, Syracuse University, 2012;
MS, Syracuse University, 2007; BS, SUNY Brockport,
1999
Mantell Marino, Sarah R.
Adjunct Instructor. MS, New York Chiropractic
College, 2009; BA, William Smith College, 2006
Bone, Kerry H.
Adjunct Professor. BA, Melbourne University, 1976
Clare, Bevin A.
Adjunct Associate Professor. MSc, University of
London, 2007; BS, Harvard and Lesley Universities,
2005
McDaniel, Douglas C.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. MS, Pacific College of
Oriental Medicine, 1993; BA, Fordham University,
1981
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Freeman, Katherine C.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. MS, Georgetown
University, 2007; MS, Tia Sophia Institute, 2004; BA,
Rice University, 2000
Hollar, Jeffrey A.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2012; MS, James Madison
University, 1990; BS, James Madison University, 1987
Heck, Heather A.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2008; MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2008; MPH, A.T. Still University,
2006; BS, Youngstown State University, 2003
Lancraft, Thomas M.
Adjunct Associate Professor. MA, University of
California, Santa Barbara, 1982; BA, University of
California, Santa Barbara, 1977.
Martin, Carla A.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. PhD, SUNY Buffalo,
1985; MA, SUNY Buffalo, 1982; BS, SUNY Geneseo,
1976
Regalla, Sylvia H.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. MD, SUNY Buffalo,
1975; MS, New York Chiropractic College, 2008; BA,
University of Buffalo, 1970
Patton, Kevin T.
Adjunct Professor. PhD, Union Institute and
University, 1987; MS, Southern Illinois University at
Edwardsville, 1984; BA, Saint Louis University, 1980
Schuler, Corey B.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Northwestern Health
Sciences University, 2007;
BS, Valparaiso University, 2002; MS, University of
Bridgeport, 2011
Petrocco-Napuli, Kristina L.
Adjunct Associate Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2003; MS, Syracuse University,
2006; BS, University of Arizona, 1998
Wang, Long
Adjunct Assistant Professor. PhD, Purdue University,
2007; MM, Heibei Medical University, 2000; BM,
Heibei Medical University, 1997
Simolo, Amy M.
Director, Academy for Teaching Excellence/
Instructional Staff. MS, University at Albany, 2010; BS,
Cazenovia College, 2001; AAS, Cazenovia College,
1999
Zdilla, Matthew J.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 2006; BS, University of
Pittsburgh, 2003
CHAPLAIN
HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
INSTRUCTION
Stokes, Allison G.
Adjunct Associate Professor. PhD, Yale University
Divinity School, 1981; ThM, Harvard Divinity School,
1981; MDiv, Yale University Divinity School, 1981;
MPhil, Yale University Divinity School, 1976
Bell, Frank B.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, Cleveland
Chiropractic College, 1988; MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2015
FACULTY EMERITUS
Bull, Karen Z.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. MEd, University of
Maine, 2005; BS, Allegheny College, 2003
DeCicco, John L.
Associate Professor. DC, New York Chiropractic
College, 1982; BA, SUNY Stony Brook, 1972
Germano, William J.
Adjunct Assistant Professor. DC, New York
Chiropractic College, 1991; MS, New York
Chiropractic College, 2012; BA, SUNY Stony Brook,
1988
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Travel Directions to NYCC
To Seneca Falls via major highways:
Local directions:
From the New York City area and New Jersey, take I-80
west into Pennsylvania and I-380 to I-81 near Scranton.
Take I-81 north through Syracuse to I-90 (New York
Thruway). Take Thruway west to Exit 41 and follow
local directions below.
From Thruway Exit 41, (Waterloo/Clyde) turn right
onto Route 414 south. Turn left at first traffic light
(Route 318) and continue 3 miles to end. At stop sign
turn left for 50 yards, then right onto Route 89 south.
Take 89 three miles to campus. Main entrance is 200
yards beyond the 4-way stoplight.
From Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties take
Route 17 to Binghamton and I-81 north.
2360 Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148-0800
Telephone 800-234-6922 (NYCC) or 315-568-3040
Fax 315-568-3087
Web www.nycc.edu
Reach I-81 from Philadelphia area via PA Turnpike NE
Extension, or from western PA via I-80.
From New England take I-90 (MA Turnpike) west to
Albany; continue on I-90 (NY Thruway) to Exit 41.
From Buffalo and points west, take I-90 east (becomes
NY Thruway at Buffalo) to Exit 41 and follow local
directions below.
From Ithaca area, take Route 89 north directly to
campus. From Corning area take Route 414 north to
Seneca Falls; turn right at traffic light (Bayard St.) and
continue to campus.
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Academic Calendar
FALL TRIMESTER, 2015
September 9 – December 18, 2015
Beginning of 10th Trimester (DC students) ................................................................................... Monday, August 17
Labor Day ........................................................................................................................................Monday, September 7
Classes Begin ............................................................................................................................. Wednesday, September 9
Drop/Add Course Deadline .......................................................................................................... Friday, September 18
*Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Classes ........................................................................ Friday, November 13
Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) ....................................... **Wednesday, November 25 – Sunday, November 29
End of 10th Trimester (DC students) ...................................................................................... Monday, November 23
End of Trimester ............................................................................................................................. Friday, December 18
Winter Trimester, 2016
January 6 – April 15, 2016
Beginning of 10th Trimester (DC students) .................................................................. Monday, December 21, 2015
Classes Begin ...................................................................................................................................Wednesday, January 6
Drop/Add Course Deadline ............................................................................................................... Friday, January 15
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday (no classes) ............................................................................. Monday, January 18
President’s Day (no classes) ......................................................................................................... Monday, February 15
*Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Classes ................................................................................. Friday, March 11
End of 10th Trimester (DC students) .............................................................................................. Monday, March 28
End of Trimester .......................................................................................................................................Friday, April 15
Spring Trimester, 2016
May 4 – August 12, 2016
Beginning of 10th Trimester (DC students) ...................................................................................... Monday, April 18
Classes Begin ........................................................................................................................................ Wednesday, May 4
Drop/Add Course Deadline ..................................................................................................................... Friday, May 15
Memorial Day (no classes)...................................................................................................................... Monday, May 30
Independence Day (no classes).................................................................................................................... Friday, July 4
*Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Classes ........................................................................................ Friday, July 8
End of 10th Trimester (DC students) ...................................................................................................Monday, July 25
End of Trimester ................................................................................................................................... Friday, August 12
The Academic Calendar applies to all programs offered at New York Chiropractic College.
* This date is only for courses which meet for the full 15 weeks of the trimester. For all other courses, the last day to
withdraw with a grade of “W” is prior to completion of two-thirds of the course.
** College services will remain open on Wednesday of Thanksgiving recess. However, there are no classes or
academic activity scheduled for any NYCC program (including online programs).
NOTE: FLSAOM clinical courses may begin the Monday of the first week of every trimester.
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Fall Trimester, 2016
September 7 – December 16, 2016
Beginning of 10th Trimester (DC students) ................................................................................... Monday, August 15
Labor Day ........................................................................................................................................Monday, September 5
Classes Begin ............................................................................................................................. Wednesday, September 7
Drop/Add Course Deadline .......................................................................................................... Friday, September 16
*Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Classes ......................................................................... Friday, November 11
Thanksgiving Recess (no classes) ........................................ **Wednesday, November 24 – Sunday, November 27
End of 10th Trimester (DC students) ...................................................................................... Monday, November 28
End of Trimester ............................................................................................................................. Friday, December 16
Winter Trimester, 2017
January 4 – April 14, 2017
Beginning of 10th Trimester (DC students) .................................................................. Monday, December 19, 2016
Classes Begin ...................................................................................................................................Wednesday, January 4
Drop/Add Course Deadline ............................................................................................................... Friday, January 13
Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday (no classes) ............................................................................. Monday, January 16
President’s Day (no classes) .......................................................................................................... Monday, February 20
*Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Classes ................................................................................. Friday, March 10
End of 10th Trimester (DC students) .............................................................................................. Monday, March 27
End of Trimester .......................................................................................................................................Friday, April 14
Spring Trimester, 2017
May 3 – August 11, 2017
Beginning of 10th Trimester (DC students) ...................................................................................... Monday, April 17
Classes Begin ........................................................................................................................................ Wednesday, May 3
Drop/Add Course Deadline ..................................................................................................................... Friday, May 12
Memorial Day (no classes)...................................................................................................................... Monday, May 29
Independence Day (no classes)................................................................................................................. Monday, July 4
*Last Day to Officially Withdraw from Classes ...................................................................................... Friday, July 7
End of 10th Trimester (DC students) ...................................................................................................Monday, July 24
End of Trimester ................................................................................................................................... Friday, August 11
The Academic Calendar applies to all programs offered at New York Chiropractic College.
* This date is only for courses which meet for the full 15 weeks of the trimester. For all other courses, the last day to
withdraw with a grade of “W” is prior to completion of two-thirds of the course.
** College services will remain open on Wednesday of Thanksgiving recess. However, there are no classes or
academic activity scheduled for any NYCC program (including online programs).
NOTE: FLSAOM clinical courses may begin the Monday of the first week of every trimester.
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Student Guide
New York Chiropractic College
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
Phone: 1-800-234-6922
Websites:
www.nycc.edu
aom.nycc.edu
www.nycchealthcenters.com
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NEW YORK CHIROPRACTIC COLLEGE
2015-2016 Student Guide
Essential Information
The information on this page is detailed elsewhere, but also presented here for quick reference. Please
refer to relevant sections of the Guide for more complete information.
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Call Security at 3022 from any residence hall, office or College house phone. From elsewhere, call
315-568-3022 (Security) or 911 (Seneca County 911 Center).
ID Card
Students must obtain an identification card, carry it with them at all times on campus, and present it for
positive identification upon request by a member of the NYCC faculty, staff or administration.
Official Communications
The College utilizes several mediums to communicate with students. Students are required to regularly
monitor each of the communication mediums available to them. Official communication mediums
include: student’s NYCC e-mail account (FirstInitialLastName##@s.nycc.edu), Student Portal,
TextCaster (emergency alerts), campus mailbox and campus monitors.
Parking Permit
Students who have a motor vehicle must obtain a parking permit and display it properly on their
vehicle. Those roadways and parking lots specified for student use may be used in accordance with the
College’s parking regulations, which are distributed with the student orientation package.
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Abbreviated Campus Directory
Department
Extension*
Building
Room
Academic Affairs
Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
Admissions
Alumni Relations
Health & Fitness Center
Basic Sciences
Bookstore
Bursar
Campus Health Center
Center for Career Development
and Professional Success
Academy for Academic Excellence
and Student Success
Chiropractic Clinical Sciences
Communications
Counseling
Educational Technology and Telecommunications
Emergency
Security
Ambulance
Sheriff ’s Dept.
Fire
Financial Aid
Food Service
Student Technology Help Desk
Library (main desk)
Media Library
Lost and Found
Mailroom
Reception Desk
Registrar
Security
Student Life (General)
Housing
Title IX Issues
315-568-3226
315-568-3113
315-568-3040, 3065
315-568-3065
315-568-3255, 3259
315-568-3227
315-568-3133
315-568-3073
315-568-3164
Administration
201A
Academic I
206B
Administration
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Administration
101
Health & Fitness Center
Academic I
206A
Bookstore
Administration
103
Academic I
102
315-568-3039
Academic I
115
315-568-3064, 3123
315-568-3227
315-568-3146
315-568-3064
315-568-3127
Anatomy
Academic I
Administration
Library
Academic I
LL 5
206A
101
LL 7B
L 16
315-568-3022
911
911
911
315-568-3063
315-568-3029
315-568-3223
315-568-3244
315-568-3112
315-568-3022
315-568-3032
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contact their Dean, Director, Chief of Staff or Health
Center Administrator to obtain the appropriate
paperwork.
I. Academic Affairs
A. ATTENDANCE REQUIREMENTS
Attendance is expected in all classes at New York
Chiropractic College. Additionally, students should note
that certain Basic Sciences and Clinical Studies courses
have specific laboratory attendance policies that must be
followed to qualify for a passing grade in the course.
These policies are articulated in the course syllabi
provided to each student at the beginning of the trimester.
The Chiropractic and AOM Health Center Manuals
provide details regarding specific attendance policies
during the clinical phase of the respective programs.
Noncompliance with attendance policies will result in a
grade of XF, in which case both lecture and lab
components of the course must be repeated in their
entirety.
B. HEALTH CLEARANCE POLICIES
The licensing requirements of various states differ widely.
Certain states may require a standard of attendance which
exceeds that of the College. It is the students’
responsibility to determine the requirements of the
state(s) in which they may be planning to practice. The
Center for Career Development and Professional Success
and Registrar will provide students with information
regarding these matters.
All first-trimester students, and any readmit or transfer
students upon matriculation at NYCC are required to
receive a complete physical examination, including
conventional radiographic studies when clinically
warranted. Based upon this information a clinician will
clear the student for full, limited, or no participation in
NYCC courses. Prior to the student receiving clearance,
at the clinician’s discretion they may refer the student for
further testing or evaluation.
1. Health Clearance Policy for Doctor of
Chiropractic Program
New York Chiropractic College considers it in the best
interest of Doctor of Chiropractic students to obtain
appropriate and periodic health screenings. NYCC
provides such health clearance examinations to all
students through the Campus Health Center at no charge.
The purpose of this evaluation is to ensure the health and
safety as well as the overall ability of our students to
participate fully as patients and students/interns in
NYCC courses, including the clinical environment.
Lateness to class, within time limits set by instructors,
may be recorded as a partial absence (such as 1/2), and
arrival beyond the limit counts as a total absence for that
class period. To protect their own attendance record,
students should always verify that the correction is made
if they have arrived after attendance is taken, or if they
missed the first hour of a two-hour class.
During the fourth trimester, the student must make an
appointment and have a reevaluation and an update of
his/her case history.
Students are also required to report to the Campus Health
Center for the purpose of updating their records if any
change in health status occurs between examinations or
when a referral is made by classroom or clinical faculty.
In the case of extended absence, students are to notify
their program’s Dean’s office, and the appropriate faculty
will be notified. Students should consult with peers who
attended class to obtain any and all information covered
during that class time and notify faculty when they return
to class.
If any condition is revealed during the health clearance
process or course of regular clinical care that may affect a
student’s ability to participate fully in any NYCC course,
the condition will be classified as requiring either a short
term limitation or a long term limitation.
New York Chiropractic College policy is that there are no
“excused absences” for students missing classes (and
class-related assignments such as clinic and rotations).
However, there may be institutionally approved activities
that will not negatively impact a student’s attendance
record if approval is obtained in advance. Students should
If a student seeks a health exemption (saying that the
student cannot/should not participate or may be limited
to partial participation in any or all NYCC courses), this
student must be examined by the Campus Health Center
Chief of Staff or a clinician whom the Chief of Staff
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appoints. The Chief of Staff or his/her designee will
perform the examination and a decision will be made
regarding the extent of the limitation, either short term, or
long term.
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If the student is not cleared for participation as per the
technical standards of the College, the student must
withdraw from the course and/or the program.
2. Health Clearance Policy for MSA/MSAOM
Programs
If an evaluation determines that a short term
limitation (6 weeks or less) is required, the clinician
will work with the Campus Health Center Chief of
Staff and/or the Dean of Chiropractic to develop an
accommodation plan for this student. (An example of
this would be the student has a broken ankle).
All students in the MSA/MSAOM programs are required
to participate fully both in practicum-based courses and
as patients and student practitioners throughout the
program. Participating in these activities and roles is
fundamental to the learning experience. If an injury or
illness should arise that might compromise the student’s
health or the health of others, it is the student’s
responsibility to alert the lead instructor to the injury or
illness immediately.
If an evaluation is determined that requires a long
term limitation (greater than 6 weeks) the clinician
will notify the Campus Health Center Chief of Staff.
The Dean of Chiropractic will be notified and will
determine if an accommodation can be made or if the
Technical Standards process will need to be initiated.
(The Technical Standard process can be found in the
Student Guide.)
A lead instructor has the discretion to exempt a student
from participation in class for up to one week for illness
or injury. A student who presents with a more serious
illness or injury that may lead to longer-term or
permanent disability must provide appropriate
documentation to the lead instructor, who will forward
the documentation for review to the appropriate
committee.
In both situations, if a condition is revealed or the student
seeks a health clearance exemption, the student must sign
a release of information allowing appropriate disclosure
of information to all concerned parties, including: course
instructors, clinicians, Registrar, Dean of Chiropractic,
and Associate Dean of Chiropractic Clinical Education.
Refusal to sign such a release will result in the temporary
or permanent suspension of participation privileges in
NYCC courses.
C. ANATOMY LABORATORY POLICY
Improper or unprofessional handling of cadaveric
material is punishable by the laws of New York State.
Furthermore, the College views such action or behavior
as warranting appropriate disciplinary action.
Photography of cadaveric materials in the Gross
Anatomy laboratory is not permitted. This includes video
photography and still photography, including cell phone
cameras.
If the student wants to appeal a health clearance
determination, it may be appealed to an ad hoc committee
made up of the Associate Dean of Chiropractic Clinical
Education, a Chiropractic Clinical Sciences faculty
member and a Health Center Clinician appointed by the
Dean of Chiropractic. The committee will review the case
and the decision of the committee will be final. The
committee reserves the right to initiate a technical
standards review if warranted.
The NYCC Anatomy Laboratory meets all state and
federal safety requirements. NYCC cares about the health
of its students, faculty and staff. Concentrations of
chemicals in the laboratory are monitored, and chemical
levels are maintained well below the requirements of
OSHA standards. Remember that your instructors are
concerned about this as well, as they are exposed to these
chemicals for up to 12 hours or more per week, 45 weeks
a year, year in and year out. Chemicals used in the
embalming fluid may include phenol, formaldehyde,
methyl alcohol, glycerin, and water. Material Safety Data
Sheets are maintained by the Anatomy Department
laboratory coordinator and are available for viewing by
any interested parties. Anyone desiring additional
The health center will notify any students who have not
completed the health clearance policy and its significance
by the beginning of week 8. By the end of week 10, the
health center will provide the names of all students not
cleared for participation or who have not completed the
clearance process. The Registrar will place a “hold” on the
student preventing the student from registering for
classes. The health center will notify the registrar once the
student has met the health clearance requirements so that
the “hold” can be removed.
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protection may purchase a chemical protective mask
through the NYCC Bookstore or elsewhere.
thrust but does use a controlled force applied in a
specific direction in an attempt to influence joint
mechanics and/or neurophysiological function
likewise will be regarded in the same manner.
Furthermore, any procedure or technique that is
performed with a therapeutic intent but that does not
fit exactly into the aforementioned definitions may
also be considered in the same manner as an
unauthorized chiropractic adjustment.
D. CHIROPRACTIC ADJUSTING POLICY
Since its inception, the chiropractic profession has, as its
primary method of treatment, utilized the adjustment for
the correction of biomechanical and neurophysiological
dysfunction. New York Chiropractic College prohibits
the unauthorized and unsupervised use of any
chiropractic technique on students or patients.
The Doctor of Chiropractic Program at NYCC
provides regular opportunities for DC students to
practice chiropractic adjusting skills in supervised
settings. These opportunities include open technique
labs as well as technique clubs. All students who
participate in open technique labs or technique clubs,
as either a student doctor or as a student patient, must
be matriculated DC students who have been cleared
for participation through the Doctor of Chiropractic
Health Clearance Policy in the Campus Health
Center and have successfully completed all first and
second trimester Doctor of Chiropractic technique
courses. After meeting these criteria, students are
authorized to practice only those chiropractic
adjusting procedures that are taught as part of the
NYCC chiropractic technique curriculum.
The application of any chiropractic adjusting procedure
must be done under the supervision of the licensed DC
faculty of New York Chiropractic College. Administering
unauthorized or unsupervised chiropractic techniques
may constitute the unlicensed practice of chiropractic and
could affect future licensure.
Therefore, any student who administers, receives, or
observes an unsupervised and/or unauthorized
chiropractic adjustment or manipulation is obligated to
report such activity to the Dean of Chiropractic
Education or respective Chief of Staff/Health Center
Administrator, who will then determine if there is cause
for appropriate disciplinary action. Such action may
include a judicial hearing and possible sanctions,
dependent upon the outcome of the hearing.
NYCC prohibits the unauthorized or unsupervised
use of any chiropractic adjusting technique on
students or patients. Further, students participating in
these opportunities do so only for the educational
advantages that they offer. Any technique or
procedure that is performed with a therapeutic intent
is strictly prohibited. Any student failing to follow
this policy will be subject to judicial review and
possible disciplinary action under the Code of
Student Conduct and Ethics.
Chiropractic Adjustment Definition
The chiropractic adjustment is defined as any
chiropractic therapeutic procedure that uses
controlled force, leverage, direction, amplitude, and
velocity directed at specific joints or anatomic
regions. Chiropractors commonly use such
procedures to influence joint and neurophysiological
function. Manipulation is defined as a manual
procedure that involves a directed thrust to move a
joint past the physiological range of motion without
exceeding the anatomic limit. These definitions are to
be considered together as one with regard to College
policy prohibiting unsupervised chiropractic
adjusting by any student.
E. ACUPUNCTURE TREATMENT AND HERBAL
RECOMMENDATION POLICY (MSA/MSAOM
PROGRAMS)
New York Chiropractic College prohibits the
unauthorized and unsupervised use of any acupuncture
needling techniques, electrical stimulation, or herbal
recommendation. The application of these Oriental
medicine procedures must be done under the supervision
of NYCC’s licensed faculty. No individual is to be treated
in the College’s health centers or outpatient clinics unless
a completed case history is on file. Any student who
administers prohibited techniques or treatment without
Therefore, any thrust or impulse that appears to
move a joint past its physiological range of motion
and into its paraphysiological space will be regarded
as a chiropractic adjustment for the purposes of
enforcing NYCC policy. In addition, any other
chiropractic procedure that does not use a specific
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proper supervision or authorization may be subject to
immediate dismissal from the program.
Affairs prior to the administration of the examinations.
Students are advised that examinations are scheduled in
the mornings and afternoons Monday through Saturday,
and should plan accordingly. The College reserves the
right to alter the usual scheduling of examinations, to
include evening examinations.
F. RELIGIOUS OBSERVANCES
New York Chiropractic College is a private, nonprofit
institution chartered by the Board of Regents of the State
of New York. The College publishes an academic
calendar that informs all students and employees
regarding holidays the College is closed. If any members
of the student body or staff, by virtue of their religious
beliefs and/or affiliation, choose to take additional time
off from the College, they do so at their will. Attendance
policies in each course make allowances for religious
observances and emergencies upon completion of the
necessary paperwork. Students should plan any absences
for religious observances so as to comply with the
attendance requirements of each course.
Makeup Examinations
A student who is assigned a grade of I (incomplete) in a
course will receive a letter of advisement at the time the
grade report is issued. Makeup exams for lecture courses
are scheduled during the first week of the new trimester.
The student must contact the laboratory instructor to
make arrangements for lab final makeup exams. In all
cases, the outstanding course requirements must be
satisfied within the first two weeks of the following
trimester. A grade of F will be issued for those courses
whose requirements are not met within the first two
weeks. In exceptional circumstances related to the ability
to take an examination, an I grade may be extended
beyond the end of the second week of the new trimester.
The student must petition for an extended approval from
the faculty member and the appropriate Dean’s office.
Petition forms may be obtained in the appropriate Dean’s
office.
G. LANGUAGE SKILLS
All NYCC students must have the ability to read, write,
and speak English at a level sufficient to successfully
complete the course of study for their respective
program. Therefore,–
I. GRADING POLICIES
1. students taking examinations in class will not be
permitted to use any dictionary;
A description of NYCC’s grading system is presented in
detail in the Catalog section of this document. The
following information provides students with specifics in
how to deal with grading issues that may arise.
1. Grading Errors
2. testing accommodations and tutoring through the
Academy for Academic Excellence and Student
Success will not be provided on the basis of English
language competency alone;
The most common errors in grades occur either in (1)
transcription or (2) calculation of grades. A student whose
grade on a grade report or transcript does not match the
posted grade should contact the Registrar. A student who
believes the posted grade to be incorrect should first
contact the instructor, who will verify (1) whether or not
the posted grade was the calculated grade; or (2) whether
or not that grade was calculated correctly.
3. in the absence of a documented disability, extra time
will not be allowed for any tests, including outcomes
assessment examinations;
4. at the discretion of each instructor, requests for
explanations may be granted as needed.
H. EXAMINATION PROCEDURES AND FINAL
EXAMS
2. Grade Changes
Under ordinary circumstances, laboratory final
examinations are scheduled during the 14th week of the
trimester. Lecture final examinations are scheduled during
the 15th week of the trimester. A Doctor of Chiropractic
final examination schedule is published by Academic
A grade change from I to an earned grade is made by the
end of the second week of the new trimester, and a
student must complete all course requirements within this
time frame. Other grade changes, to include those that
would result from a successful grade appeal, must be
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made immediately following the term in which the grade
was earned. If a student suspects an erroneous grade, it
should be checked immediately according to the policy
mentioned above on grading errors. All grade changes
must be approved by the Dean of the program.
The Dean, Director, or Designee will render a
decision to either:
change the grade, or
uphold the grade.
3. Grade Appeals
The student may thereafter appeal the decision to
the EVPP (or his/her designee) within three class
days following its receipt by student. Failure to
do so constitutes a withdrawal of the appeal. The
EVPP at his/her sole discretion, will render a
decision to either:
A student wishing to appeal a grade in any aspect other
than an apparent grading error must adhere to the
following procedure:
A student must first address the matter with the lead
instructor of the course or the respective full-time
clinician in matters pertaining to the assignment of
clinical education grades.
personally review appeal and render a final
decision, or
form a committee.
If after doing so the student believes the grade to
have been assigned in an arbitrary and capricious
manner, the following steps must be observed no
later than one week following the assignment of the
grade. Where assignment of the grade occurs within
one week of a trimester break, the steps must occur
by the end of the first week of that trimester that
immediately follows the assignment of the grade.
If the decision is to form a committee,
the EVPP will appoint an ad hoc
committee, comprised of two faculty
members from within the discipline in
which the appealed grade was obtained
and one faculty member from another
discipline. Written statements will be
submitted to the committee, consisting
of the Grade Appeal already submitted
by the student. The committee, at its
discretion may interview the student and
any other person it deems relevant. The
ad hoc committee will report its finding
and recommendation to the EVPP, who
will notify both parties of his/her final
decision.
Students will address the matter in writing to the
faculty member’s Dean or Director. This
written appeal must include:
1. A copy of the course syllabus including
the grading criteria.
2. The basis for the appeal, which must
include evidence that the grade was:
not fairly assigned consistent with
the established grading criteria,
and/or
J. STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC PROGRESS
A student must meet the following academic measures in
order to remain in good academic standing with the
college. These measures apply to students matriculating in
all NYCC degree programs. Failure to maintain good
academic standing could result in the loss of financial-aid
eligibility and/or dismissal from the program of study.
was assigned in an arbitrary or
capricious manner.
The Dean or Director will discuss the matter
expeditiously with both the involved faculty
member(s) and the student with the intent of
resolution. If the Dean or Director is the
course director of the grade in question, the
student shall contact the Executive Vice
President and Provost (EVPP) for a designee
to be appointed for this stage.
The policies and procedures described in this document
should encourage students to take all appropriate action
necessary to ensure academic success. Students whose
academic performance falls below the required standards
are so notified and, depending on performance level, may
be subject to an Academic Plan to enable them to retain
satisfactory academic performance. Students also are
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expected to utilize the academic services provided by the
Academy for Academic Excellence and Student Success.
How the program pace (completion rate) is determined:
Cumulative number of credit hours
successfully completed
Cumulative number of attempted credit hours
1. Notice of Academic Concern
A student will receive a Notice of Academic Concern
whenever an academic event occurs, which may lead a
student to fall below the minimum standard of academic
progress if not corrected. A student receiving a Notice of
Academic Concern is in good academic standing and
retains all rights, privileges, and financial aid eligibility as a
regular student. Some academic events which will
automatically prompt a Notice of Academic Concern are:
a.
Required minimum program pace percentages:
35%
during first trimester of enrollment
35%
during second trimester of enrollment
50%
during third trimester of enrollment
67%
during fourth, and all subsequent, trimesters
of enrollment
The maximum length of time to complete an academic program
is 150% of the program’s total credit hours.
A grade of F, XF, or WF is earned;
3. Academic Warning
b. Two or more grades of D are earned in one
trimester;
A student in academic warning status has failed to meet
the minimum requirements of the college’s standards of
academic progress, and must meet the minimum
standards by the end of the next trimester of enrollment.
U.S. Department of Education regulations state that a
student in academic warning status may only receive
federal student aid for one additional term before being
required to meet the standards of academic progress to
maintain their eligibility for funds. The student should
meet with the director of the Academy for Academic
Excellence and Student Success during the trimester to
assess academic progress and receive assistance in
developing effective learning strategies.
c. A term GPA below 2.0 during any trimester of
enrollment.
Students, whose academic performance reflects any of the
above activity, should be aware that their future course
scheduling and date of graduation may be impacted.
2. Standards of Academic Progress
A student must meet the following academic measures in
order to remain in good academic standing with the
college, and to continue to meet the U.S. Department of
Education’s eligibility requirements for Federal Student
Aid. These measures apply to students matriculating in all
NYCC degree programs.
a.
4. Academic Dismissal
A student is academically dismissed from their program
of study if he/she has not met the standards of academic
progress within one trimester immediately following a
term of academic warning status, or is unsuccessful in
their probation appeal attempt.
A student must achieve a cumulative GPA of 1.5
or better in their first trimester.
b. At the end of a student’s second trimester of
enrollment, and thereafter, a cumulative GPA of
2.0 or higher must be earned.
5. Probation
A student who has been academically dismissed may
appeal to be placed in a probation status. Approval of the
probation status allows the student to continue in their
program, and reinstates federal financial aid eligibility for
one trimester. Appeals will be considered by the college
within guidelines set by the U.S. Department of
Education (DOE). DOE guidelines stipulate that the
student must explain the special circumstance that caused
them to fail to meet the minimum standards of academic
progress, and the student must also explain what has
c. Pace of program completion: to ensure a
reasonable pace, a student must have successfully
completed a minimum percentage of their
cumulative attempted credit hours at the end of
each term. An earned course grade of I, F, XF,
WF or W is not considered to be successful
completion of a course. Any credit hours, from
accepted transfer courses, are included in the
pace calculation as credit hours earned and
attempted.
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changed that would now allow the student to regain good
academic standing.
Request for Change of Health Center Assignment
Students must adhere to the following procedure to
request a change in Health Center assignment:
6. Academic Plan
In some circumstances, a student may be placed on an
academic plan where stated objectives must be met for
the student to get back in good academic standing by a set
point in time. Students who have been placed on an
academic plan must meet the modified standards of
academic progress outlined in the plan, or they will be
academically dismissed.
Week 14 of 5th trimester through Week 2 of 6th trimester Students have the opportunity to exchange assignments
among their classmates. The Health Center Assignment
Exchange Form (available online at the Health Center
Information and Resources page at the Student Portal)
must be completed, signed by all parties and submitted to
the Assistant to the Executive Director of Health Centers
by the end of Week 2 of 6th trimester.
K. CLINICAL SERVICE COURSES
Monday of Week 3 of 6th trimester - Any student not able
to exchange Health Center assignments with a fellow
student and wishing to request re-assignment, must
submit a letter detailing the need for re-assignment along
with all supporting documentation to the Assistant to the
Executive Director of Health Centers for review and
decision by a committee comprised of Health Center
Chiefs of Staff, Health Center Administrators, Executive
Director of the Health Centers, and representatives of
Enrollment Management and Financial Aid.
Detailed information on specific policies related to the
clinical service courses may be found in the Chiropractic
Health Center Manual for students in the DC program
and the AOM Health Center Manual for students in the
MSA/MSAOM programs. These manuals are available
both in print and online for students. Students are
responsible for knowing and observing the policies set
forth in the health center manual for their program.
Health Center Assignment (Applies to DC Students)
Week 4 of 6th trimester - Students are notified whether
their requests have been approved or denied.
Materials pertaining to the Clinical Services phase of the
DC curriculum and the College’s Health Center locations
are accessible to all enrolled students at the Health Center
Information and Resources page of the Student Portal.
Included at this site are information and forms related to
the Health Center application and assignment process.
Throughout the program, students are directed to these
resources and are encouraged to become familiar with the
Health Center opportunities in order to make informed
decisions about their preferences.
Week 5 through Week 9 of 6th trimester - Students may
appeal the decision of the committee to the Dean of
Chiropractic Education. The Dean will be responsible for
making the final decision and notifying the student and
the committee.
For emergency circumstances that arise after the deadline
noted above (Monday of week 3 of 6th trimester), the
committee may convene on an ad hoc basis to consider
students’ requests for re-assignment. Students must
submit emergency requests along with all supportive
documentation to the Assistant to the Executive Director
of Health Centers as soon as possible after identification
of circumstances warranting the request. The above noted
process of review and appeal will take place as
expeditiously as possible.
Process and Timeline for Health Center Application,
Assignment and Request to Change
Initial Health Center Application and Assignment
Week 12 of 5th trimester (on Registration Day) – Students
submit Health Center Application, indicating site
preferences and including all supporting documentation.
Week 13 of 5th trimester - Students are notified of their
Health Center assignments.
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responsibility to ascertain the licensure standards of those
states in which (s)he contemplates practicing.
L. PREPARING FOR LICENSURE
1. Preparing for Chiropractic Licensure
As an institution located in New York State, NYCC
maintains the pre-professional requirements and a DC
curriculum which conforms to this state’s standards.
NYCC provides full information and application
materials for NBCE and for New York State licensure,
and serves as a test site for all NBCE examinations.
Current information regarding specific instances in which
the DC program at NYCC does or may not meet
eligibility requirements for licensure in a particular state is
available in the Center for Career Development and
Professional Success.
New York Chiropractic College offers each student in the
DC program the education and training necessary to
become a highly competent doctor of chiropractic. In
granting the DC degree, the College certifies that its
graduates have acquired the knowledge, skills and
attitudes needed to be successful chiropractic
practitioners. However, the College does not engage in
the licensure process. All authority regarding licensure
resides with the chiropractic licensing boards of the fifty
states and the District of Columbia, as well as those of
various other countries.
National Board Examinations
The role of NYCC, beyond providing education and
training, is to provide official transcripts of each student’s
academic performance to these various boards, and to
certify to them and to the National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners (NBCE) any specific information about a
particular student’s preparation that may be required.
Eligibility for initial licensure in all states is established by
examination, both written and practical. Nearly all state
boards now accept the NBCE examinations as the written
tests. Some states still require a practical (clinical)
examination to be passed as well; it must be taken in the
state where licensure is being sought. Following initial
licensure, your license must be renewed in accordance
with the schedule and standards of a particular state. The
renewal process in some states requires additional
(postgraduate) education periodically to assure that your
professional knowledge is current. NYCC’s Center for
Postgraduate and Continuing Education can provide for
continued professional development.
Parts I, II and III of the examinations of the National
Board of Chiropractic Examiners are required by the
great majority of state boards of chiropractic, including
that of New York, as the written portion of the licensure
examination. Additionally, many states (including New
York) now accept NBCE Part IV as the practical
component of their licensure examination. Applications
and related materials are supplied by the Registrar’s office,
to which completed applications must be returned for
processing and mailing.
Eligibility criteria for the individual parts of the NBCE
examinations are:
Part I: Students must have completed fourth trimester
prior to the date of the test.
Part II: Students must have completed sixth trimester
prior to the date of the test.
Licensure standards in the United States are not uniform
with respect either to preprofessional or chiropractic
educational requirements. In addition to varying widely,
these standards frequently are revised, often making any
fixed body of information about them lack currency. For
the same reason, it is difficult for any chiropractic
institution to comply at all times with both the
pre-professional and professional educational standards
of all states. The College’s Center for Career
Development and Professional Success provides a means
for students to seek employment, but does not keep
statistics on placement rates and success; the New York
State Education Department does not provide
information as to the program graduates in obtaining
jurisdictional licensure. It is thus the individual student’s
Physiotherapy: Students must have completed 120 hours
of Physiotherapy prior to the test date.
Part III: Students must be within nine (9) months of their
expected graduation date and must have successfully
completed all of Part I.
Part IV: Students must have successfully completed all
sections of Part I by the time of the application deadline,
and be within six (6) months of graduation. Students must
meet any additional eligibility criteria set by the New York
(or other) State Board for Chiropractic.
Note: Students on special class schedules are evaluated
individually, based on course work completed/scheduled
to be completed prior to the test date.
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Note: NBCE application procedures and deadlines are
strictly enforced. Completed applications (except for
Registrar processing) must be submitted to the Registrar
on time to be processed and mailed before the application
deadline. Questions regarding the application process and
deadline dates should be directed to the Registrar’s office.
Licensure standards in the United States are not uniform
with respect either to preprofessional or acupuncture and
Oriental medicine educational requirements. In addition
to varying widely, these standards can be revised, often
making any fixed body of information about them lack
currency. For the same reason, it is difficult for any
educational institution to comply at all times with both
the pre-professional and professional education standards
of all states. It is thus the individual student’s
responsibility to ascertain the licensure standards of those
states in which (s)he contemplates practicing.
State Board Examinations
Eligibility criteria, application procedures and deadlines
vary from state to state. Required documentation may
include notarization, certification by college registrar,
photos, official transcripts (chiropractic and/or
pre-professional), etc. The Registrar’s office should be
consulted for additional information.
NYCC maintains the pre-professional requirements and a
curriculum that conforms to New York State’s standards
for students entering into the MSA/MSAOM programs.
Any student with a question regarding New York or other
state licensure requirements should seek information
from the Center for Career Development and
Professional Success.
2. Preparing for Acupuncture Licensure
New York Chiropractic College offers each student in the
MSA/MSAOM programs the education and training
necessary to become a highly competent acupuncturist
(MSA) and practitioner of Chinese herbal medicine
(MSAOM). In granting the MSA/MSAOM degrees, the
College certifies that its graduates have acquired the
knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to be successful
practitioners of acupuncture and Oriental medicine.
However, the College does not engage in state licensure
or national certification processes. All authority regarding
licensure resides with the licensing departments of
individual states, the District of Columbia, and foreign
countries. All authority regarding national certification
rests with the National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM).
National Board Examinations
The national board exams offered by the NCCAOM are
required for licensure by the majority of state licensing
boards of acupuncture and Oriental medicine. Some
states, however, do require additional educational hours
and/or testing beyond that required by NCCAOM.
More detailed information on the eligibility requirements
for NCCAOM board examinations and certifications can
be obtained by writing to: NCCAOM, 76 South Laura
Street, Suite 1290, Jacksonville, FL 32202, or by visiting
their website at www.nccaom.org.
The role of NYCC, beyond providing education and
training, is to provide official transcripts of each student’s
academic performance and any specific information
about a particular student’s preparation that may be
required to the state licensing departments and/or to the
NCCAOM.
M. INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Assistance is provided by the instructional technologist
for students who request help utilizing technology in their
courses. Students are informed of available services
through class presentations and the Academy for
Academic Excellence and Student Success website and
brochure. Faculty members may refer students for
assistance as well as request in-course technology
assistance.
Eligibility for initial licensure in most states is established
by board examination in addition to educational
requirements. Nearly all state licensing boards require the
NCCAOM certification examinations for licensure.
Following initial licensure, your license must be renewed
in accordance with the schedule and standards of a
particular state. The renewal process in some states
requires additional (postgraduate) education periodically
to assure that your professional knowledge is current.
N. IPAD POLICY
Effective with the Fall 2015 trimester, this policy applies
to all Doctor of Chiropractic Program incoming
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first-trimester students, as well as any students taking
classes with this cohort (transfer and modified students).
understanding of the musculoskeletal system, functional
neurophysiology, clinical diagnosis, and natural healthcare
intervention therapies. Our research endeavors
contribute to the foundations of chiropractic healthcare
and the practices of acupuncture and Oriental medicine
by integrating basic science concepts with clinical science
theories. Research opportunities also exist in our master’s
programs.
Aligning with our commitment to academic excellence,
the Doctor of Chiropractic Program at NYCC has
implemented the use of advanced educational and
assessment software (ExamSoft) across the entire
curriculum. As such, all incoming students are required to
purchase an iPad that meets or exceeds the minimum iPad
specifications for the DC Program.
In addition, NYCC supports a core group of research
faculty who conduct research on the neurophysiology of
spinal manipulation, in vivo muscle properties, and the
biomechanics of gait and posture. These research
activities are conducted in a 7,000 square foot Research
Center, which contains sufficient office and laboratory
space to permit advanced studies in the areas of Human
Biomechanics and Human Physiology. The Foot Levelers
Biomechanics Laboratory incorporates a threedimensional motion capture system, force plates,
electromyography, and advanced mathematical modeling
software to measure multisegmental joint motions and
imposed joint forces, muscle activation patterns and
movement kinetics during the performance of physical
activities. The Neuromuscular Research Laboratory is
fully equipped to understand physiologic adaptations that
occur within muscles and the peripheral and central
components of the nervous system. These laboratory
facilities provide us with the opportunity to objectively
measure clinical changes that may occur in response to
natural healthcare intervention therapies.
Students may be required to use their iPads for laboratory
exams. This scenario is used by many medical and
chiropractic schools. Protective bags will be distributed to
the students upon entry into the lab and then discarded
after the lab exam.
Students who deviate from the iPad requirement and
therefore cannot participate in a specific course, complete
a course assignment, or participate in the classroom
where ipad use is expected, without additional effort on
the part of the faculty or the College, will be assessed any
academic penalty, including an absence for the day, as
deemed appropriate by the course instructor.
iPad Requirements
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Hardware = iPad 2, 3, 4, 5
Operating System = iOS 6, iOS 7 and iOS 8.
Only genuine versions of iOS are supported.
500 MB of free space required to commence an
exam.
iPad must not be Jailbroken.
To receive support from ExamSoft, you must be
able to connect the iPad to a computer with
iTunes and IExplorer installed.
Internet connection for SofTest Download,
Registration, Exam Download and Upload.
In order to take an exam using SofTest-M, your
institution must first enable this product and
create exams that are compatible with your iPad.
Students participate in the research programs at NYCC in
several ways:
1. They participate as subjects in applied and clinical
research projects.
2. They serve as research assistants on scholarly projects
conducted by NYCC faculty.
3. They are encouraged to write and submit scholarly
research reports.
Faculty support student research through directed study
courses. Directed study courses provide students with
practical research experience by teaching them the
following skills: (1) project development and proposal
writing; (2) data collection and data analyses; and (3)
manuscript writing. The directed study courses diverge
across disciplines represented by NYCC faculty.
II. Research
NYCC faculty engages in various research and scholarly
activities that promote evidence-based clinical knowledge.
The scholarship of our faculty incorporates
multidisciplinary research methodologies towards a better
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materials, microscopes, lab slides, CDs, and interactive
multimedia. Of special interest is a collection of materia
medica for use by students in the Oriental Medicine
program.
III. Library
New York Chiropractic College Library Purpose
Statement
C. SERVICES
The Library advances the Mission, Vision, and Values of
New York Chiropractic College by providing access to
resources and services that foster the development of
information literacy skills in support of research and
life-long learning by:
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developing and maintaining a relevant and
authoritative collection of materials in print,
electronic and other formats that supports the
academic programs, the cultural heritage, and the
research initiatives of the institution,
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providing an environment conducive to learning
and the exchange of ideas,
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1. Multipurpose Environment
The Library offers a dynamic environment for learning
with group study rooms, quiet study areas, and the Library
Commons, a student-centric area with comfortable
seating, flexible workspace groupings to promote
interaction and collaboration, computers, two
large-screen TVs, and coffee and snack vending
machines. The group study rooms and quiet study areas
are located around the perimeter of the Library and
upstairs in the Media Library; the Commons is in the
center of the Library.
2. Electronic Resources
conveying our knowledge and skills in the
advancement of information discovery.
Links to the NYCC Library’s databases, journal
subscriptions, and online catalog may be found using
LibGuides at nycc.libguides.com/welcome or on the
Library Webpage at
www.nycc.edu/AcademicPrograms_Library.htm
A. HOURS OF OPERATION
The Library is open the following hours (subject to
change) when classes are in session:
Monday-Friday:
Saturday and Sunday:
Eligibility for access to online electronic resources is
based upon the terms of publishers’ licensing agreements,
which limit off-campus access to current NYCC students,
faculty, and staff. Those connecting to online electronic
resources from off-campus must authenticate themselves
by entering their D2L or Portal ID and password when
prompted before access is allowed. It is strongly
recommended that for off-campus access to these
resources, use the Library link in D2L, the Portal, or at
nycc.libguides.com/welcome. The Library staff is
available to assist with searches.
7:45 AM - 11:00 PM
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
The Library is closed on all designated College holidays.
Any changes will be posted at the Library and noted on
the overhead monitors. During trimester breaks Library
hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM,
closed weekends.
The Library will close in the event the campus closes due
to inclement weather conditions that would jeopardize
the safety of students and employees per the Snow
Closing Policy.
A small number of iPads with SofTest-M pre-installed are
available on a first-come, first-served basis for students to
borrow, at no charge, for a limited number of hours, from
the Library. No reservations will be accepted and the availability of
an iPad is not guaranteed. Overdue fines will be charged if the
iPad and all accessories are not returned on time. Fees will
be charged for repair or replacement if the iPad and/or
accessories are returned damaged or are missing.
B. COLLECTION
NYCC’s holdings consist of online journals and books on
chiropractic, acupuncture and Oriental medicine,
nutrition, anatomy, and other relevant medical subjects.
Our print and hard copy materials include required and
recommended textbooks, DVDs, radiographs, skeletal
The Library also has desktop computers to search the
online catalog, subscription databases and electronic
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journals; read eBooks, access the Internet, create
documents with Microsoft Office products such as Word,
Excel, and PowerPoint; and check e-mail. The Library
also has wireless service for those who wish to use their
own portable devices.
6. Printing
Computer printers and scanners are available on the main
floor of the Library. From these you can email your
scanned documents and you will use your GoPrint
account to print. There is one photocopier by the Main
circulation desk; the cost is 10 cents per page.
3. Reference
The Library provides reference and research assistance to
students, faculty, and staff of NYCC. Librarians are
available to assist you in the Library, through email, and
by phone. Individuals who want one-on-one research
assistance are welcome to drop in to the Reference
Librarian’s office, located in Room 111 on the first floor
of the Main Library, or make an appointment.
Please refer to the Library Handbook on the Library page
at LibGuides www.nycc.libguides.com/welcome or on
the Library Webpage at
www.nycc.edu/AcademicPrograms_Library.htm for
further details on the above policies and services.
IV. Information Technology
4. Interlibrary Loan
Materials in all disciplines that are not owned by NYCC
may be available, with some exceptions, through
interlibrary loan. The Library staff will be pleased to assist
students in obtaining interlibrary loan materials. Be
advised that items may take up to two or more weeks to
arrive. To place your request, use the forms found at the
front desk in the Library, or use the online interlibrary
loan form found at LibGuides
http://nycc.libguides.com/welcome.
A. COMPUTER USE POLICY
The Information Technology (IT) Department has
established several computer labs for Seneca Falls campus
students and additional workstations for students at
off-campus health centers. On-campus computer
laboratories are equipped with the latest available
software to enhance a student’s academic pursuits. Word
processing, desktop publishing, database, Internet access,
and curriculum courseware are available. Wireless
Internet access is available to all currently registered
students in most areas throughout the campus, residence
halls, and off-campus health centers.
5. Circulation
Much of the Library material is in-house use, with a select
group of books, DVDs and CDs available to circulate
outside the Library. A valid NYCC ID card is required at
all times to use reserve materials in-house or to charge out
books and media materials. Required textbooks, selected
heavily used journal titles, and Media items such as bones
and radiographs are reserve materials to be used only in
the Library for two-hour time periods. Print reserve
materials are located at the Main circulation desk; reserve
Media materials are available upstairs at the Media
circulation desk. Reference materials are located in the
hallway outside the Reference Librarian’s office.
New York Chiropractic College’s administrative systems
are intended to be used by authorized personnel. This
includes faculty, staff, part-time employees, and
supervised work-study students. Students are prohibited
from placing any type of file on any administrative
computing system.
Classroom computers may be utilized by students when
they are delivering a presentation to a class under an
instructor’s auspices; otherwise, students should use the
computers in the computer labs and the Library.
There is a limit of ten books per borrower with two
renewals allowed. The overdue fine for late return of
books is 15 cents per day. There is a limit of two Media
titles per borrower with no renewals. The overdue fine for
late return of Media materials is $1 per day per item.
1. Policy
Student-accessible computers and network are the
property of the College and are for the specific purpose of
academic pursuits, tasks and communications at NYCC.
It is imperative that students refrain from making any
changes to settings or downloading software to the
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computers. They are not to be used for copyright
infringement, hacking, gaining unauthorized access,
plagiarism, gambling, or viewing, printing or downloading
pornographic images, nor should electronic mail transmit
information that would be reasonably considered
offensive, disruptive, or defamatory. Messages containing
inappropriate sexual comments or images, racial slurs, or
offensive gender-specific and/or age-specific slights are
not permitted. Inefficient and illegal Internet uses such as
downloading music, file sharing, sending chain letters,
flooding the system with mass mailings, and downloading
viruses are also prohibited. Such uses are in direct
violation of the NYCC Code of Student Conduct and
Ethics (Section VII.C). Violators will be referred for
disciplinary action.
closing or delay. It is not to be used to send any general or
non-emergency messages.
In order to be activated, a student’s mobile device must be
able to receive text messages and the usual cost to receive
text messages will apply. E-mail-only service can be
accommodated, if a student does not have access to a
mobile texting device. Students are strongly encouraged
to activate this service by contacting the Student
Technology help desk.
6. Student Technology Help Desk
Support services are available for Student Portal, Internet,
wireless network, e-mail, ExamSoft, and Desire2Learn
learning management system (LMS) by contacting the
Student Technology help desk by one of the following
methods:
2. Student Computer Locations
PC labs for student use are located on campus in the
Academic I building and in the Library. Lab assistants are
available to answer general computer and application
support questions. Hours of operation are posted in the
lab. Labs are also located in each of the off-campus health
centers.
Phone (voice mail only): 315-568-3223
E-mail: nycconline@nycc.edu
B. WIRELESS NETWORK USAGE POLICY
The major objective of NYCC’s IT Department is to
assure the best possible service to the campus
community. To secure quality service, students are
required to follow the policy guidelines outlined below
regarding computer hardware, software, and
configuration. Failure to abide by the policy guidelines
will result in disconnection from the wireless network
until the IT Department verifies compliance.
3. Student E-Mail
All students are provided with an NYCC e-mail account.
Access to student e-mail is removed upon withdrawal
from NYCC. The accounts of graduates will be removed
after three months. All e-mail correspondence from the
Administration and Portals will be sent to the NYCC
student e-mail account. Use of the e-mail account must
stay within the boundaries of the NYCC Code of Student
Conduct and Ethics (Section VII.C). Violators will be
referred for disciplinary action.
Questions regarding compliance to any of the following
guidelines should be directed to the IT Department by
calling the Student Technology help desk at
315-568-3223, or e-mailing nycconline@nycc.edu. To
assist NYCC students in obtaining compliance, IT
personnel are available to inspect computers and assist
with necessary changes.
4. Student Portal
All students are provided with secure access to personal
admission and academic information through the Student
Portal. Course information is also available through the
Portal at the discretion of the instructors. Access to the
Student Portal is disabled upon withdrawal or graduation
from NYCC.
1. Privacy Issues
Students should assume that all network resources,
including but not limited to another student’s computer
and college computers, are private. Any attempt to
circumvent network or file security is strictly prohibited.
5. TextCaster
TextCaster is a contracted service that enables rapid
communication in the event of an emergency via text
message to a mobile phone and/or e-mail. Enrollment is
free. This service is used by the College only to
communicate an emergency situation or weather-related
Students are strongly discouraged from sharing files
across the network. If files are shared and security settings
are configured improperly, other individuals may be able
to gain access to your data. NYCC is not responsible for
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any loss of data caused by allowing others to access
computers or computer files.
5. Servers
Running a server of any kind is strictly forbidden. Some
examples of servers are: FTP servers, gaming servers,
Web servers, e-mail servers, Kazaa or other P2P
file-sharing programs.
2. Usage of Peer to Peer (P2P) File Sharing
Programs
Peer-to-peer file-sharing programs such as Kazaa,
Morpheus, Imesh, etc., open individual computers and
the NYCC network to many security risks. Running one
of these programs makes an individual’s computer
vulnerable to viruses and spyware that can be distributed
by others using P2P programs.
6. Hardware
There are several wireless access points in various
locations. All of the access points are covered with a
protective plastic shield to help guard against accidental
contact. Tampering with these devices is prohibited. If an
access point is not functioning properly, please alert the
IT Department. Installation of personal wireless access
points, network hubs or switches, or other types of
networking equipment is prohibited.
Usage of any P2P programs to share files or download
files from others is strictly prohibited. Computers on the
network seen running these programs are subject to
immediate disconnection from the wireless network. A
student who has installed any P2P programs must remove
or disable them in order to remain in compliance with the
Wireless Network Usage Policy.
7. Outside Service Providers
Only the College has authority to contract for housing
services involving Internet (both high-speed and dial-up),
wire telephone, cable television, satellite television and
related, fee-based electronic transmissions. Consequently,
individual student accounts regarding these services are
not permitted.
Usage of P2P file-sharing programs put individual
computers as well as the NYCC network at risk. It is also
against the law to download or distribute music files,
movie files, or software programs according to federal
copyright laws. Doing so may put an individual at risk of
legal action. For more information regarding the legality
of sharing music files, visit the Recording Industry
Association of America at www.riaa.com.
8. Summary of Civil and Criminal Penalties for
Violation of Federal Copyright Laws
Copyright infringement is the act of exercising, without
permission or legal authority, one or more of the
exclusive rights granted to the copyright owner under
Section 106 of the Copyright Act (Title 17 of the United
States Code). These rights include the right to reproduce
or distribute a copyrighted work. In the file-sharing
context, downloading or uploading substantial parts of a
copyrighted work without authority constitutes an
infringement.
3. Anti-Virus Software
An anti-virus software package that is able to be
automatically updated via the Internet must be installed
on all Windows Operating System computers that use the
NYCC wireless network(s). It is the student’s
responsibility to obtain, install, and maintain this package.
NYCC reserves the right to disconnect computers from
the wireless network that are infected with a virus or
found without an anti-virus software package installed.
Penalties for copyright infringement include civil and
criminal penalties. In general, anyone found liable for civil
copyright infringement may be ordered to pay either
actual damages or "statutory" damages affixed at not less
than $750 and not more than $30,000 per work infringed.
For "willful" infringement, a court may award up to
$150,000 per work infringed. A court can, at its discretion,
also assess costs and attorneys' fees. For details, see
Title 17, United States Code, Sections 504, 505.
4. Port Scanning
Scanning for computers on the network using port
scanners or network-probing software including, but not
limited to, packet-sniffers is prohibited. Viewing, copying,
altering or destroying any data or connecting to another
computer without permission of the owner is a violation
of College policy. Attempts to breach network security
will result in immediate disconnection from the wireless
network.
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Willful copyright infringement can also result in criminal
penalties, including imprisonment of up to five years and
fines of up to $250,000 per offense.
2. Requests for Services
Student groups should submit their requests for the
recording of events (videotape, audiotape, photographs,
etc.) through the Office of Student Life at least 14 days
prior to the event. These services will be provided based
on the availability of equipment and/or resources.
Unfortunately, the Educational Technology Department
cannot guarantee that services requested will be provided.
Groups requesting services that require the assistance of
outside contractors also should contact the Office of
Student Life to make arrangements with such contractors
for their services.
For more information, please see the website of the U.S.
Copyright Office at www.copyright.gov, especially their
FAQs at www.copyright.gov/help/faq.
The NYCC Wireless Network Usage Policy is subject to
change without notice.
C. TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES
1. House Phones
The Educational Technology Department’s resources are
limited and, therefore, the department cannot rent
equipment or provide services to individual students.
Equipment provided to classrooms for student work
becomes the responsibility of the individual student
making the request.
There are several house phones strategically placed on
campus (Library, Dining Hall, Administration Building,
Research Building, the lobby of Academic III Building)
for the purpose of calling Security (3022) in the event of
an emergency.
2. Emergency Phones
V. Academy for Academic Excellence
and Student Success (AAESS)
Each residence hall has an emergency phone on the
outside of the building that will dial into the campus
Security office (3022).
A. PURPOSE STATEMENT
Support NYCC’s mission of academic quality patient
care, and professional leadership by assisting and
empowering students to reach their highest educational
potential and personal development by:
D. EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Services are available to assist the College community in
their effort to photograph, videotape or record
authorized projects. Student requests for such support
require prior authorization from appropriate College
administrators. Generally, these services do not undertake
the production of materials, including any computer
output (e.g., Word documents, Excel spreadsheets or
PowerPoint presentations) related to individual student
tasks or projects.
1. Requests for Equipment
Requests from individual students or student groups
(clubs, classes, etc.) for the use of services or equipment in
the classroom are to be made either to the Office of
Student Life or to the lead instructor. Please note that
requests of this nature require three days’ prior notice and
will be processed and served on a first-come, first-served
basis.
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meeting the learner at their current level of
achievement and helping them progress;
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fostering an attitude of lifelong learning and
resourcefulness;
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collaborating with faculty and other campus services;
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providing quality assistance in the areas of advising,
counseling, disabilities services, and tutoring.
B. TUTORING SERVICES
Small Group Tutoring is available in specific subject areas on
a limited basis to those students demonstrating need.
Except for first-trimester students, a student must have a
cumulative GPA of 2.50 or lower or faculty approval to
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be eligible for tutoring. Small Group Tutoring will meet a
minimum of once per week through the 13th week of the
trimester for DC students, and through the 14th week for
AOM students. Tutors are assigned based on availability
and academic need. Students must be enrolled in the
course for which they are being tutored, and must fill out
an application and receive appropriate faculty approval in
order to be eligible for tutoring. Tutoring cannot be
guaranteed for all classes, and no student can receive
more than 10 hours of tutoring per week. Tutoring hours
for a given course cannot exceed the number of contact
hours per week in that course. Class and lab attendance,
and attendance for 90% of all tutorial sessions are
required for the student to continue with tutoring
services. As determined by faculty feedback, students may
be “bumped” when tutee slots are limited. Tutors may
refer students to the AAESS Director for support
regarding academic challenges. There will be no new tutor
assignments after the 10th week of the trimester.
designed to increase learning, maximize retention, and
manage large volumes of information. Individual sessions
and workshops are also provided to assist students with
study strategies, exam preparation, test taking, motivation
and self-regulation, stress management, and test anxiety.
D. ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES
Policy Overview
Pursuant to several federal and state laws, including the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended by
the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 and Section 504 of
the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, all qualified students with
disabilities are protected from discrimination on the basis
of disability and are eligible for reasonable
accommodations or modifications in the academic
environment to enable them to enjoy equal access to
academic programs, services or activities.
In order to secure a small group tutor, students must
complete a tutor request form for each course and then
obtain faculty signature. Forms are available in the
AAESS office as well as on the student portal. All tutees
are responsible to come prepared for their tutoring
session by asking in-depth questions, answering tutor
questions, and identifying and/or discussing concepts
they do not yet understand. Tutees are also expected,
within reason, to adhere to the tutor guidelines and
expectations, including notifying their tutors of a
cancellation 6 hours in advance of the session.
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC or College) is
fully committed to complying with the laws regarding
equal opportunity for all qualified students with
disabilities; promoting the full participation of otherwise
qualified students in all aspects of campus life; and
making reasonable accommodations as are necessary to
ensure that its programs and activities do not
discriminate, or have the effect of discriminating, on the
basis of disability.
It has been our experience that nearly all accommodations
requested at NYCC are directly related to academic
activities. For that reason, some of the language of this
policy refers specifically to academic accommodations.
This is particularly true with regards to implementation
(see Section 5) and the Appeals Process. Nevertheless, the
policy applies to all programs and activities of New York
Chiropractic College. Please contact the Director of the
Academy for Academic Excellence and Student Success
for further information and questions regarding
non-academic accommodations.
Study Group Tutoring, open to all students, and not
requiring faculty approval, meets weekly in specific
subject areas and is designed to support classroom
lectures and assignments. A maximum of 12 students per
session is allowed. Initial sign-up through AAESS is
required.
ESL Tutoring is available on a limited basis, as per tutor
availability, for those students who speak English as a
second language.
Individual Tutoring is assigned by the AAESS Director, and
is based on demonstrated student need. All requests for
tutor changes must be approved by the AAESS Director.
C. LEARNING STRATEGIES
NYCC, therefore, prohibits discrimination against any
individual on the basis of physical or mental disability. It is
also the policy of NYCC to provide reasonable
accommodations to persons with disabilities unless such
accommodations would impose an undue burden or
fundamental alteration to the program in question.
Students have the opportunity to meet individually with a
learning consultant regarding empirically based strategies
Students with disabilities at NYCC are required to meet
the same academic standards as nondisabled students at
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the College. Moreover, it is only through a student’s
voluntary disclosure of his or her disability and request for
accommodation(s) that NYCC can support the student’s
needs.
specific student, not whether the impairment is
substantially limiting in general.
NYCC also will determine whether an impairment
substantially limits a major life activity without regard to
effects of mitigating measures such as medication,
medical supplies, hearing aids, etc. For example, a student
with hearing loss will still qualify as an individual with a
disability, even though the individual may substantially
improve his or her hearing impairment while using
hearing aids. The one exception to this rule is eyeglasses
or contact lenses. Because so many individuals wear
corrective lenses, the effects of corrective lenses on one’s
vision shall be considered in determining substantially
limits. Thus, a student with good vision with corrective
lens will not be considered disabled for the purposes of
this policy.
This Policy extends to all rights, privileges, programs and
activities, including admission, financial assistance, food
service, housing, educational programming and others.
NYCC encourages all students with disabilities to
self-identify.
Definitions
An individual with a disability is a person with a
physical or mental impairment that substantially limits
one or more “major life activities.” Physical or mental
impairments include, for example, specific learning
disabilities, emotional or mental illness, blindness and
visual impairments, deafness and hearing impairments,
mobility impairments and some chronic illnesses. A
person is considered to be an individual with a disability
and legally protected if he/she has the disability, has a
record of having the disability, or, for certain purposes, is
regarded as having the disability. An impairment that is
episodic or in remission is a disability if it would
substantially limit a major life activity when active. To the
extent an applicable state or local law imposes a broader
definition of “disability”, NYCC will apply the broader
applicable definition.
A qualified student with a disability means an
individual who, with reasonable accommodations to
rules, policies or practices, the removal of barriers or the
provision of auxiliary aids and services, meets the
eligibility requirements for the receipt of services and the
participation in programs or activities.
Reasonable Accommodation refers to an adjustment
or modification in the academic environment that enables
an individual to enjoy equal access to the College’s
programs, services or activities. An example of an
accommodation would be one that allows a student to
complete the same assignment or test as other students,
but with a change in the timing, formatting, setting,
scheduling, response and/or presentation. The
accommodation may not alter in any significant way what
the test or assignment measures and may not pose an
undue burden on the College. Personal aids and services,
including help in bathing, dressing, or other personal care,
are not required to be provided by postsecondary
institutions.
Major life activities include, but are not limited to,
caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing,
hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting,
bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading,
concentrating, thinking, communicating and working. A
major life activity also includes the operation of a major
bodily function, including but not limited to, functions of
the immune system, normal cell growth, digestive, bowel,
bladder, neurological, brain, respiratory, circulatory,
endocrine, and reproductive functions.
Auxiliary aids and services refer to a wide range of
devices and services that provide effective
communication for students with disabilities. Examples
of auxiliary aids and services are taped texts, note takers,
interpreters, readers, videotext displays, television
enlargers, talking calculators, electronic readers, Braille
calculators, printers or typewriters, spelling dictionaries
and telephone handset amplifiers.
Substantially limits means a material restriction of the
duration, manner, or condition under which an individual
can perform a major life activity exists when compared to
the average person’s ability to perform that same major
life activity. Temporary impairments that take
significantly longer than normal to heal, long-term
impairments, or potentially long-term impairments of
indefinite duration may be disabilities if they are severe.
The College will evaluate whether the impairment
substantially limits any of the major life activities of a
Fundamental Alteration. While the College makes
every effort to provide reasonable accommodations, it is
not required to provide any aid or service or make any
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modification that would result in a fundamental alteration
in the nature of its academic programs. In evaluating
whether the requested program modifications would
require substantial program alteration or would
fundamentally alter academic standards or programs, the
program administrator will consider the underlying
academic reasons for the program components, the
academic standards institutionalized in the program,
whether the challenged components are consistent with
the program standards, and how the requested
accommodations would be inconsistent with the
academic goals and standards of the program.
Procedures to Obtain Accommodations
Students with disabilities who wish to make a request for
accommodations, modifications, auxiliary aids and/or
disability-related services must do so through NYCC’s
Academy for Academic Excellence and Student Success
(AAESS), which serves students with all types of
disabilities, including visual, mobility and hearing
impairments, and learning and psychiatric disabilities.
AAESS works with students on an individual basis to
determine which, if any, accommodations, modifications,
auxiliary aids and/or services would be most effective to
help them achieve academic success. For the purposes of
these Accommodation Procedures, NYCC will refer to
accommodations, modifications, auxiliary aids and/or
services collectively as “accommodations.”
For example, where a course requirement is essential to
the program of instruction taken by the student, NYCC is
not required to waive the requirement. In addition, all
students must meet any Technical Standards applicable to
the program(s) in which they are enrolled. Technical
Standards and associated procedures are beyond the
scope of this policy and are detailed elsewhere.
1. Registering for Services
To receive accommodations, students must register with
AAESS. Students are encouraged to register with AAESS
as early as possible. The process of obtaining and
reviewing the necessary documentation as well as
determining appropriate accommodations can be lengthy.
Accommodations will not be provided until this process
is complete. No student is entitled to accommodations
unless he or she self-identifies and registers with the
AAESS.
NYCC will determine whether or not the requested
modification would result in the alternation or elimination
of an essential program or course requirement. This
decision may be based on pedagogical precepts and/or
documented in the class syllabus. Sometimes the question
hinges not on the course of study but the manner in
which a specific course is conducted.
NYCC need not accommodate a student who poses a
direct threat to health or safety to himself/herself or
others, which means a significant risk to health or safety
that cannot be eliminated by modification of policies,
practices, or procedures, or by the provision of auxiliary
aids or services. In determining whether a student poses a
direct threat to health or safety, the College must make an
individualized assessment, based on reasonable judgment
that relies on current medical knowledge or the best
available objective evidence, to ascertain: (a) the nature,
duration, and severity of the risk; (b) the probability that
the potential injury will actually occur; and (c) whether
reasonable modification of policies, practices, or
procedures will mitigate the risk.
To begin the process, each student must submit
documentation of his or her disability to the AAESS.
Once the documentation is received, AAESS will invite
the student to schedule an intake appointment to
determine the student’s eligibility for accommodations
and discuss the details of what may be provided.
During the intake meeting, the AAESS staff will review
the student’s documentation and discuss which types of
accommodations, modifications, aids and/or services
may be reasonably necessary. AAESS may request
additional documentation if it is incomplete, or if there
are questions or inconsistencies with the student’s current
impairment status and a requested accommodation(s).
If AAESS determines that the student is eligible, an
accommodation plan will be developed. All
accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis.
Undue Burden. NYCC need not make modifications or
provide auxiliary aids or services if it constitutes an undue
burden. In determining whether or not an undue burden
exists, the factors to be considered are the nature and cost
of the action needed in the context of the overall financial
resources of the College.
2. Documentation Requirements
Appropriate documentation of disability must be
provided so that AAESS may: determine the student’s
eligibility for accommodation; and if the student is
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eligible, determine appropriate academic
accommodations, modification, aids and/or services.
unstructured interviews. If results from informal,
non-standardized or less common methods of
evaluation are reported, an explanation of their role
and significance in the diagnostic process will
strengthen their value in providing useful
information.
Disability documentation must include a written
evaluation from a physician, psychologist or other
qualified specialist that establishes the nature and extent
of the disability and includes the basis for the diagnosis
and the dates of testing. The documentation must
establish the current need for accommodation. At a
minimum, the documentation must include:

The credentials of the evaluator(s): The best
quality documentation is provided by a licensed or
otherwise properly credentialed professional who has
undergone appropriate and comprehensive training,
has relevant experience, and has no personal
relationship with the individual being evaluated. A
good match between the credentials of the individual
making the diagnosis and the condition being
reported is expected (e.g., an orthopedic limitation
might be documented by a physician, but not a
licensed psychologist).

A diagnostic statement identifying the disability:
Quality documentation includes a clear diagnostic
statement that describes how the condition was
diagnosed, provides information on the functional
impact, and details the typical progression or
prognosis of the condition. While diagnostic codes
from the Diagnostic Statistical Manual of the
American Psychiatric Association (DSM) or the
International Classification of Functioning, Disability
and Health (ICF) of the World Health Organization
are helpful in providing information, a full clinical
description will also convey the necessary
information.

A description of the diagnostic methodology
used: Quality documentation includes a description
of the diagnostic criteria, evaluation methods,
procedures, tests and dates of administration, as well
as a clinical narrative, observation, and specific
results. Where appropriate to the nature of the
disability, having both summary data and specific test
scores (with the norming population identified)
within the report is recommended. Diagnostic
methods that are congruent with the particular
disability and current professional practices in the
field are recommended. Methods may include formal
instruments, medical examinations, structured
interview protocols, performance observations and
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
A description of the current functional
limitations: Information on how the disabling
condition(s) currently impacts the individual provides
useful information for both establishing a disability
and identifying possible accommodations. A
combination of the results of formal evaluation
procedures, clinical narrative, and the individual’s
self-report is the most comprehensive approach to
fully documenting impact. The best quality
documentation is thorough enough to demonstrate
whether and how a major life activity is substantially
limited by providing a clear sense of the severity,
frequency and pervasiveness of the condition(s).
While relatively recent documentation is
recommended in most circumstances, common sense
and discretion in accepting older documentation of
conditions that are permanent or non-varying is
recommended. Likewise, changing conditions and/or
changes in how the condition impacts the individual
brought on by growth and development may warrant
more frequent updates in order to provide an
accurate picture. It is important to remember that
documentation is not time-bound; the need for
recent documentation depends on the facts and
circumstances of the individual’s condition.

A description of the expected progression or
stability of the disability: It is helpful when
documentation provides information on expected
changes in the functional impact of the disability over
time and context. Information on the cyclical or
episodic nature of the disability and known or
suspected environmental triggers to episodes
provides opportunities to anticipate and plan for
varying functional impacts. If the condition is not
stable, information on interventions (including the
individual’s own strategies) for exacerbations and
recommended timelines for re-evaluation are most
helpful.

A description of current and past
accommodations, services and/or medications:
The most comprehensive documentation will include
a description of both current and past medications,
auxiliary aids, assistive devices, support services, and
accommodations, including their effectiveness in
ameliorating functional impacts of the disability. A
discussion of any significant side effects from current
medications or services that may impact physical,
perceptual, behavioral or cognitive performance is
helpful when included in the report. While
accommodations provided in another setting are not
binding on the current institution, they may provide
insight in making current decisions.

consultation with the student and with input from the
faculty and staff, where needed.
In general terms, AAESS makes determinations regarding
reasonable accommodations by examining the following:
Recommendations for accommodations,
adaptive devices, assistive services,
compensatory strategies, and/or collateral
support services: Recommendations from
professionals with a history of working with the
individual provide valuable information for review
and the planning process. It is most helpful when
recommended accommodations and strategies are
logically related to functional limitations; if
connections are not obvious, a clear explanation of
their relationship can be useful in decision-making.
While the post-secondary institution has no
obligation to provide or adopt recommendations
made by outside entities, those that are congruent
with the programs, services, and benefits offered by
the college or program may be appropriate. When
recommendations go beyond equitable and inclusive
services and benefits, they may still be useful in
suggesting alternative accommodations and/or
services.

the barriers resulting from the interaction between
the documented disability and the campus
environment;

the possible accommodations that might remove the
barriers;

whether or not the student has access to the course,
program, service, activity or facility without an
accommodation; and

whether or not essential elements of the course,
program, service, activity or facility are compromised
by the accommodations.
In reviewing the specific accommodation requests by the
student or recommended by the physician/evaluator,
AAESS may find that while a recommendation is
clinically supported, it is not the most appropriate
accommodation given the requirements of a particular
student’s academic program. In addition, AAESS may
also propose clinically supported accommodations that
would be appropriate and useful for the student, but
which neither the student nor the evaluator have
requested.
AAESS reserves the right to determine eligibility for
accommodations based on the quality of the submitted
documentation.
Students who submit documentation that does not meet
the above guidelines will be required to send a revised
evaluation before being considered for accommodations.
NYCC reserves the right to request additional
documentation if necessary in order to fully evaluate any
request for accommodation.
4. Accommodation Requests
Accommodations may include, but are not limited to:
tape recorders; signing interpreters; note-takers; extended
time testing; distraction-reduced testing setting; oral
exams; use of computer/word processor for testing;
electronic stethoscopes, alternatively formatted texts, etc.
3. Determining Eligibility
If AAESS determines that the student has a disability and
is a qualified student with a disability, it will determine the
student’s reasonable accommodations on a case-by-case
basis, taking into account the needs of the student, the
course standards and essential requirements, and the
educational environment. Eligibility for accommodations
is determined through an examination of the student’s
description of need and the thoroughness of his or her
disability documentation. More particularly,
accommodations are determined by AAESS in
For each term in which a student seeks accommodations,
he or she must submit an Accommodation Request
Form. Ideally, this should be submitted prior to the start
of the term. Otherwise, requests for accommodation
should be made as early as possible to allow AAESS
sufficient time to review requests and documentation, and
to make proper arrangements.
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Accommodation may be compromised or denied if a
request is not made in a timely manner. A disclosure of
disability or request for an accommodation made to a
faculty member, administrator or staff member, other
than the staff of AAESS, will not be treated as a request
for an accommodation. Staff and faculty are specifically
prohibited from providing accommodations as defined
under this policy unless authorized by AAESS.
APPEALS POLICY AND PROCESS
Dispute Concerning Implementation of AAESS
Approved Accommodation:
The Academy for Academic Excellence and Student
Success (AAESS) works with students to determine
appropriate accommodations. Once an accommodation
is approved by AAESS, the expectation is that the
accommodation will be implemented. Occasionally, a
student believes that an AAESS approved
accommodation is not being implemented properly, or a
faculty member believes that the accommodation
approved by AAESS is not feasible or is inconsistent with
course objectives. The following procedures apply to
these situations.
5. Implementation
Because accommodations and the disabilities they
mitigate are highly individualized the process of
implementation must be considered on a case-by-case
basis as well. When notified by AAESS that an
accommodation has been granted, the student will be
provided with a letter to involved faculty describing the
approved accommodation(s). The student must deliver
the letter to the lead faculty member for any course in
which the student desires accommodation. If necessary,
faculty may contact AAESS with questions or concerns or
for assistance in providing the necessary accommodation.
Generally AAESS is responsible for making all necessary
arrangements such as proctoring specially administered
examinations, providing for note-taking services,
acquiring special equipment, etc.
Level 1: Informal
a.
If a student believes that an AAESS approved
accommodation is not being implemented
properly, the student should contact the AAESS
Director. Similarly, if a faculty member questions
the propriety of an AAESS approved
accommodation, the faculty member should
contact the AAESS Director.
b. The AAESS Director will communicate with the
student and the faculty member in an effort to
resolve the issue. If there is a mutually acceptable
solution, the AAESS Director will document the
resolution to the student and the faculty member.
6. Denial of Accommodations
NYCC reserves the right to deny services or
accommodations in the event that documentation does
not comply with its guidelines for service eligibility or
documentation, is out-of-date, incomplete or otherwise
insufficient.
c. If no resolution is mutually acceptable, the
AAESS Director will issue a written finding with
his/her decision, and it will be implemented
immediately.
If the documentation provided by a student does not
support the existence of a disability or the need for an
accommodation, the student will be so advised. Students
will be given the opportunity to supplement the initial
documentation with further information from a
physician, psychologist or other specialist.
d. A student will not be harassed or have a negative
consequence as a result of utilizing the informal
or formal process (below).
NYCC is not required to provide an accommodation that
compromises the essential requirements of a course or
program, imposes an undue burden or that poses a direct
threat to the health or safety of the student or others.
Level 2: Formal
a.
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If the issue is not resolved to the student’s
satisfaction pursuant to the above process, the
student may file a written request for review with
the Executive Vice President and Provost within
seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the
AAESS Director’s decision. The request shall
include a brief statement as to the reason for
appeal.
b. The Executive Vice President and Provost or
his/her designee will review the information in
the case file and may gather additional
information from the student, the faculty
member, and the AAESS Director.
request for a different accommodation or
subsequent request based on a newly diagnosed
disability.
Confidentiality
NYCC recognizes that student disability records contain
confidential information and are to be treated as such.
Therefore, documentation of a student’s disability is
maintained in a confidential file in the AAESS office and
is considered part of the student’s education record.
Information related to a disability may be disclosed only
with the permission of the student, or as permitted by the
College’s student records policy and federal law.
c. The Executive Vice President and Provost or
his/her designee will issue a written decision.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, the decision
will be issued within fifteen (15) calendar days of
his/her receipt of the formal appeal. This
decision is not internally appealable.
Appeal of AAESS Denial of Accommodation
At the same time, however, a student’s right to privacy
must be balanced against the College’s need to know the
information in order to provide requested and
recommended services and accommodations. Therefore,
in the interest of serving the needs of the student, the
provision of services may involve AAESS staff disclosing
disability information provided by the student to
appropriate College personnel participating in the
accommodation process.
The following process applies to situations where a
student disagrees with the AAESS Director’s decision
that the student does not qualify for accommodation
and/or the student disagrees with the nature or extent of
the accommodations approved by the AAESS Director.
a.
Within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of a
decision by the AAESS Director as to the
student’s accommodation request, the student
may request review by the Executive Vice
President and Provost or his or her designee. The
request shall be in writing, and shall include a
brief statement of the reason for appeal.
Information may also be disclosed to appropriate parties
in a health or safety emergency if knowledge of the
information is necessary to protect the health or safety of
the student or other individuals. This is limited to a
specific situation that presents imminent danger to a
student, other students, or other members of the College
community. Any release of information must be narrowly
tailored considering the immediacy, magnitude, and
specificity of information concerning the emergency. The
amount of information that may be released is determined
on a case-by-case basis.
b. The Executive Vice President and Provost or
his/her designee will review the information in
the case file and may gather additional
information from the student, the AAESS
Director, and others, as may be appropriate.
c. The Executive Vice President and Provost or
his/her designee will issue a written decision.
Absent extraordinary circumstances, the decision
will be issued within fifteen (15) calendar days of
his/her receipt of the formal appeal. This
decision is not internally appealable.
Section 504/ADA Coordinator
NYCC has designated the following person as its Section
504/ADA Coordinator to coordinate the College’s
Section 504 and ADA compliance efforts:
d. A student will not be harassed or have a negative
consequence as a result of utilizing this appeal
procedure.
Director
Academy for Academic Excellence and Student Success
Office: Anatomy, Rm. LL7A
Phone: 315-568-3064
e. NYCC understands that a student’s
accommodation needs may change over time,
and a student may make more than one
application to AAESS for accommodation. This
procedure will apply anew to any subsequent
Inquiries regarding this Policy and all other
disability-related issues should be directed to the Section
504/ADA Coordinator.
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Equally important is for each student to exhibit
professional behavior and academic integrity while
attending the College. Students should note that they are
attending a professional school and are required to
contribute to and support professionalism and integrity at
all times. They should show respect to the faculty, staff,
and peers and, in return, expect to receive the same degree
of respect. It is to be understood that the student
experience at NYCC should not be viewed as a
continuation of undergraduate study, but rather as the
transition to one’s professional career. Students must
begin to identify and often wrestle with difficult moral
and ethical questions that will arise continuously
throughout their professional career.
E. ACADEMIC ADVISING
Academic advising is coordinated through AAESS and
provided by selected academic administrators and faculty
members. Academic advising is available for all interested
students. It is a goal of academic advising to provide
preventative and interventional services in an effort to
prevent academic difficulty. Academic advising is
mandatory for students placed on academic warning or
academic concern. If, after mid-trimester deficiency
tracking, a student is identified as needing academic
advising support services, an advisor will be assigned by
the AAESS. It is then the student’s responsibility to
schedule appointments with their assigned advisor to
receive support in raising their academic status and
succeed in their course of study.
The Code of Student Conduct and Ethics (Student Code)
is expected to serve as a guide to the professional and
ethical behavior of students during their studies at NYCC.
Students are required to follow all of the rules and
regulations outlined in the NYCC Catalog and Student
Guide, Health Center Manual, Library Handbook, and
other materials published by the College. The Student
Code that follows is a set of rules and regulations that
includes both a Code of Student Conduct and a Code of
Ethics, together with a unified judicial system for dealing
with alleged offenses in either area. Violation of College
regulations may result in disciplinary action, depending
upon the severity of the infraction.
F. COUNSELING SERVICES
The goal of the counseling department is to facilitate and
promote the well-being, personal growth, and academic
success for currently enrolled students (and/or spouses or
significant others) and faculty and staff within a safe and
confidential environment. Counseling is available for a
broad range of concerns including personal, academic,
and family issues. Counseling sessions are available as
either a one-time crisis intervention or as an ongoing
service. Referrals are also available to outside therapists
and services as needed, or requested.
The NYCC Code of Student Conduct defines the
standards for the nonacademic conduct and
responsibilities of students, as well as the procedures to be
followed when charges of alleged misconduct offenses
have been filed. Students are expected to abide by all
policies regarding personal conduct, and refrain from
actions that would be considered disruptive or
disrespectful, or could cause potential injury or
interference with the rights and interests of other
students, faculty, or staff members of the College.
Counseling services at NYCC are strictly confidential and
voluntary. Information about counseling is excluded by
law from a student’s academic record. Appointments can
be made by contacting the AAESS office or by emailing
Counseling Services at counseling@nycc.edu.
VI. Code of Student Conduct & Ethics
The NYCC Code of Ethics defines policies and guidelines
for academic and professional conduct and
responsibilities, as well as procedures to be followed
when charges of alleged ethics offenses have been filed.
Any form of academic dishonesty, including the
unauthorized use of others’ intellectual property, is a
serious offense in an academic community. At NYCC
such dishonesty may result in removal from and
assignment of an F grade for a course, separation from
the College community, or a combination of these.
PREAMBLE
The faculty and administration of New York Chiropractic
College (NYCC) take enormous pride in educating our
students. In order for students to complete their studies
successfully and graduate, the College must assess their
knowledge of subject matter presented. Such assessments
occur through written, oral and/or practical
examinations, and evaluation of clinical competencies in
the health center environment.
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The College Bookstore, the Main Servery, and vending
and copy machines, while operated by outside vendors,
are overseen by the College and are on College property.
These vendors are part of the NYCC community and may
seek redress through the Codes of Student Conduct and
Ethics. Theft or damage in any of these facilities,
including the consumption of unpaid-for Servery food,
will be treated as violations of the Code of Student
Conduct and subject to the judiciary proceedings of the
College. The Student Guide also specifically addresses the
prohibition of selling of books or equipment on campus
without specific permission. Violation of this policy may
also result in disciplinary procedures.
misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence or
stalking, a Judicial Advocate will also be appointed to
assist the individual bringing the charges unless that
person is a member of the College administration. The
Judicial Advocate may recuse self if they cannot provide
support without bias. Instances where a conflict exists
preventing an individual from serving as Judicial
Advocate include being an investigator for the case under
judicial review; where the advocate is the individual who
reported the incident; or where the individual is expected
to participate as a witness.
Judicial Observer means a College faculty or staff member(s)
designated and identified by the Judicial Officer to be
present in a non-participative fashion and seated in a
separate location to observe the proceedings for training
purposes. These individuals are selected from the Judicial
Panel Standing Committee. The Faculty Senate may
recommend one individual, who may or may not be on
the Judicial Panel Standing Committee, to also serve as a
Judicial Observer through approval of the Judicial
Officer. Each observer shall commit to maintaining
confidentiality of the procedures in order to be selected.
A Judicial Panel will not excuse a lack of awareness or
understanding of what constitutes academic dishonesty
and/or appropriate conduct.
A. DEFINITIONS
Appropriate Judicial Panel shall mean that Judicial Panel
empaneled and authorized to make findings relating to
the accused.
Judicial Officer means a full time College faculty member
designated and identified to the College community by
the Executive Vice President and Provost.
College or NYCC means New York Chiropractic College.
College official includes any person employed by the College
having assigned administrative or professional
responsibilities.
Judicial Panel means the persons authorized by the
Executive Vice President and Provost to determine
whether a student has violated the Code of Student
Conduct and Code of Ethics. The Judicial Panel shall
consist of the Judicial Officer, who shall serve as a
nonvoting process facilitator; two faculty members of the
college, two students, and one staff member. All panel
members are chosen from the Judicial Committee by the
Executive Vice President and Provost and Judicial
Officer. Students do not sit on panels convened to hear
cases involving allegations of sexual harassment, sexual
misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence or
stalking. In cases involving allegations of sexual
harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic
violence or stalking, the Executive Vice President and
Provost and Judicial Officer will appoint two faculty
members, two staff members, and two other non-student
members of the College community. In cases involving
allegations of sexual misconduct, domestic violence,
dating violence and stalking, the panel members will be
selected from the Standing Judicial Committee. No voting
member shall be selected for the panel where their prior
dealings or relationship with the accused student is likely
to preclude a fair and unbiased hearing.
College premises includes all land, buildings, facilities, and
other property in the possession of or owned, used, or
controlled by the College (including adjacent streets and
sidewalks).
Complainant is an individual who brings charges against a
student.
Faculty member means any person hired by the College to
conduct and/or supervise classroom, laboratory, health
center, online courses or research activities, and as
defined by the Faculty Handbook.
Judicial Administrative Support will provide administrative
support which will include working with the Judicial
Officer to set meetings, communicate to all parties,
prepare reports, filing, etc.
Judicial Advocate is a person appointed by the Executive
Vice President and Provost who will assist the accused by
explaining the judicial process. In cases involving sexual
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May is used in the permissive sense.
Working day shall mean any day that the College is in
session, whether or not classes are held on that day.
Member of the College community includes any person who is a
student, faculty member, College official or any other
person employed by the College. A person’s status in a
particular situation shall be determined by the College.
B. COLLEGE JURISDICTION AND JUDICIAL
AUTHORITY
Organization means any number of persons who have
complied with the formal requirements for College
recognition.
Generally, College jurisdiction and discipline shall be
limited to conduct that occurs on College premises or that
adversely affects the College community and/or the
pursuit of its mission.
Policy is defined as the written regulations of the College as
found in, but not limited to, this Code, the Catalog and
Student Guide, the Residence Life License Agreement,
individual department policy and procedure manuals, and
other College policy statements approved by the College
President or his designee.
The Judicial Officer is responsible for the process related
to the hearing and suspected violations of the Student
Code, acting under the authority of the Executive Vice
President and Provost.
Shall is used in the imperative sense.
Any member of the College community may propose
policies for the administration of the judicial program and
procedural rules for the conduct of hearings that are
consistent with provisions of the Student Code. Proposed
changes may or may not be acted upon and are subject to
Academic Policy Committee procedures and legal review.
Staff member means any person hired by the College other
than faculty members and academic administrators.
Decisions made by a Judicial Panel shall be final, pending
the normal appeal process.
Standing Judicial Committee is a cadre of individuals that have
ongoing training for the purpose of serving on a Judicial
Panel and providing input for revisions to the Code of
Student Conduct and Ethics. Panel members will receive
annual training concerning pertinent issues, including
sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence
and stalking, organized by the Judicial Officer. The
Judicial Panel is authorized by the Executive Vice
President and Provost to determine whether a student has
violated the Code of Student Conduct and Ethics and, if
so, to determine sanctions, as outlined in the committee
charge.
The action of a Judicial Panel will be a function through
the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost.
All files will be stored under the authority of the Office of
the Executive Vice President and Provost. Results will be
shared with the appropriate stakeholders.
Student includes all persons taking courses at the College –
full time, part time, and non-matriculated – pursuing
undergraduate, graduate, or professional studies, plus
those who attend post-secondary educational institutions
other than NYCC and reside in College residence halls.
Persons who are not officially enrolled for a particular
term but who have a continuing relationship with the
College, such as a leave of absence, are considered
students.
Acts of dishonesty, including but not limited to the
following:
Sexual misconduct is as defined in the College’s
Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Prevention Policy.
C. CODE OF STUDENT CONDUCT OFFENSES
Any student found to have committed one or more of the
following offenses is subject to the disciplinary sanctions
authorized by this Code.
1. Furnishing false information to any College official or
office.
2. Forging, altering, or misusing any College document,
record, or instrument of identification.
3. Tampering with the election of any
College-recognized student organization.
Student Code shall mean this Code of Student Conduct and
Ethics.
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4. Disruption or obstruction of teaching, research,
administration, disciplinary proceedings, other
College activities, including its public-service
functions on or off campus, or other authorized
non-College activities, when the act occurs on
College premises.
14. Use, possession or distribution of alcoholic
beverages, intoxicants or medications except as
expressly permitted by the law and College
regulations; public intoxication, or conviction of DUI
or similar charge.
15. Illegal or unauthorized possession of firearms,
explosives, other weapons, or dangerous chemicals
on College premises.
5. Physical abuse, verbal abuse, threats, intimidation,
harassment, coercion and/or other conduct which
threatens or endangers the health or safety of any
person to include oneself (communicated in any
form, including any conduct related to a bias/hate
crime).
16. Participation in a campus demonstration which
disrupts the normal operations of the College and
infringes on the rights of other members of the
College community; leading or inciting others to
disrupt scheduled and/or normal activities within any
campus building or area; or intentional obstruction
which unreasonably interferes with freedom of
movement, either pedestrian or vehicular, on
campus.
6. Conduct in violation of the College’s Discrimination,
Harassment and Sexual Offense Prevention Policy.
7. Attempted or actual theft of, or damage to, property
or services owned by the College or a member of the
College community, or other personal or public
property.
17. Obstruction of the free flow of pedestrian or
vehicular traffic on College premises or at
College-sponsored or -supervised functions.
8. Hazing – defined as an act which endangers the
mental or physical health or safety of a student, or
which destroys or removes public or private property
– for the purpose of initiation, admission into,
affiliation with, or as a condition for continued
membership in a group or organization.
18. Conduct which is disorderly, lewd, or indecent;
breach of peace; or aiding, abetting, or procuring
another person to breach the peace on College
premises, at functions sponsored by the College, or at
functions in which the College participates.
9. Failure to comply with directions of College officials
or law-enforcement officers acting in performance of
their duties and/or failure to identify oneself to these
persons when requested to do so.
19. Theft or other abuse of computer time, including but
not limited to –
a.
10. Unauthorized possession, duplication or use of –
a.
a key to any College premises, or unauthorized
entry into or use of College premises; or
unauthorized entry into a file, to use, read, or
change the contents, or for any other purpose;
b. unauthorized transfer of a file;
c. unauthorized use of another individual’s
identification and password;
b. a College ID card, either on or off the College
campus.
d. use of computing facilities to interfere with the
work of another student, or member of the
college faculty, staff, or administration;
11. Violation of published College policies, rules or
regulations.
12. Violation of federal, state or local law on College
premises or at College-sponsored or - supervised
activities.
e. use of computing facilities to send obscene or
abusive messages;
f.
13. Use, possession or distribution of narcotic or other
controlled substances except as expressly permitted
by law.
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use of computing facilities to interfere with
normal operation of the College computing
system.
20. Unauthorized use of another’s intellectual property.
D. CODE OF ETHICS - PERSONAL STATEMENT
21. Abuse of the judicial system provided for by this
Student Code, including but not limited to –
All NYCC students are bound by the following statement,
which they have signed prior to being admitted to the
College:
a.
failure to obey the summons of a Judicial Panel
or College official;
“As a professional student I shall abstain from lying,
cheating and stealing and shall not condone or
tolerate any other student who does. Further, I shall
conduct myself at all times in an honorable and
professional manner not discrediting myself, my
colleagues, my college or my profession. It is my
moral obligation to take action and to report
violations of the Code of Ethics to the proper
authorities. I understand that students who suspect or
witness violations of the Code of Ethics are morally
obligated to report the suspected dishonesty to a
College official.”
b. falsification, distortion, or misrepresentation of
information before a Judicial Panel;
c. disruption or interference with the orderly
conduct of a judicial proceeding;
d. institution of a judicial proceeding knowingly
without cause;
e. attempting to discourage an individual’s proper
participation in, or use of, the judicial system;
f.
Discussions on ethical issues are integrated into student
course work throughout the curricula.
attempting to influence the impartiality of a
member of a Judicial Panel prior to, and/or
during the course of, the judicial proceeding;
E. CODE OF ETHICS OFFENSES
g. harassment (verbal, physical, or electronic)
and/or intimidation of a member of a Judicial
Panel prior to, during, and/or after a judicial
proceeding;
Academic dishonesty and unethical conduct includes but
is not limited to the following:
1. Cheating on examinations, tests, or other student
assessments — to give or receive assistance from
written material, another person, his or her paper, or
any other source, or attempt to do so, during an
examination or test without the explicit instruction of
the teacher of the course.
h. failure to comply with the sanction(s) imposed
under the Student Code;
i.
influencing or attempting to influence another
person to commit an abuse of the judicial system.
22. Unprofessional conduct related to the student’s
activities outside of the classroom, including but not
limited to a demonstrated lack of personal integrity, a
violation of the ethical standards of the student’s
chosen profession, or an act of disrespect directed
toward the faculty, other members of the College
community, or the human subjects of study or
treatment.
2. Plagiarism — failure to acknowledge ideas or phrases
used in any paper, exercise or project submitted in a
course as part of a student’s work but gained from
another person or source. (Guidelines for proper
documentation are available from the Library.)
23. Unprofessional conduct related to the student’s
activities outside the classroom that results in civil
sanctions must be immediately self-reported to the
Judicial Officer. Failure to self-report could result in
additional charges.
4. Self-plagiarism — the submission of similar or
identical work as original work in more than one
course without the explicit written permission of the
instructor(s) of the subsequent course.
24. Violation of any College or housing agreement
policies.
5. Cooperative or collaborative effort in course work
without acknowledgment or the explicit permission
of the instructor. (This is not meant to inhibit
3. Significant and/or willful misrepresentation or
falsification of data in any course work.
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discussion and debate of academic subjects either
inside or outside a classroom.)
h. Utilizing evaluation or treatment techniques that
are not authorized in the College’s health centers.
6. The submission of work as one’s own that has been
prepared by another person, whether oral or written.
F. VIOLATION OF LAW AND COLLEGE
DISCIPLINE
7. Forgery or falsification of academic documents.
College disciplinary proceedings may be instituted against
a student charged with violation of a law which is also a
violation of this Student Code; for example, if both
violations result from the same factual situation, without
regard to the pendency of civil litigation in court or
criminal arrest and prosecution. Proceedings under this
Student Code may be carried out prior to, simultaneously
with, or following civil or criminal proceedings off
campus.
8. Unauthorized use of another’s intellectual property.
9. Unprofessional conduct related to the student’s
academic responsibilities, including but not limited to
violating the code of ethics personal statement, a
demonstrated lack of personal integrity, a violation of
the ethical standards of the student’s chosen
profession, or an act of disrespect directed toward the
faculty, other members of the College community, or
the human subjects of study or treatment.
When a student is charged by federal, state or local
authorities with a violation of law, the College will not
request or agree to special consideration for that
individual because of his or her status as a student. If,
however, the alleged offense is also the subject of a
proceeding before a Judicial Panel under the Student
Code, the College may advise off-campus authorities of
the existence of the Student Code and of how such
matters will be handled internally within the College
community. The College will cooperate fully with law
enforcement and other agencies in the enforcement of
criminal law on campus and in the conditions imposed by
criminal courts for the rehabilitation of student violators.
Individual students and faculty members acting in their
personal capacities remain free to interact with
governmental representatives as they deem appropriate.
10. Students in the clinical service phases of the program
should refer to the appropriate health center manual
for specific “clinic” infractions and consequences
during the clinical phase of the program. Academic
dishonesty and unethical conduct include, but are not
limited to, the following:
a.
Unauthorized adjusting and/or treatment of
patients;
b. Treatment of health center patients outside of
the health center or other supervised programs;
c. Fraudulent entry into the patient record. This
includes entering false data and failing to enter
pertinent information;
G. CHARGES OF MISCONDUCT AND
PRE-HEARING PROCEDURES
d. Failure to follow or carry out a clinician’s
recommendations or orders;
Any member of the College community may file charges
against any student for violations of the Student Code.
Charges submitted by a member of the College
community must be submitted in writing to the Judicial
Officer. Further, the Judicial Officer may file charges
based on information provided by other individuals,
including non-community members. Any charge should
be submitted as soon as possible after the alleged event
takes place, but there is no time limit for the reporting of
allegations or for the College to file charges.
e. Failure to maintain patient records in the
appropriate filing area in the health center or
removal of patient files/X-rays/blood work
from the health center property without specific
written authorization;
f.
Failure to follow health center policies and
procedures;
g. Forgery of any document or instrument related
to College activity;
A faculty member who suspects that a student has
violated the Code of Ethics in a course being taught by
the faculty member may confront the student directly
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with the evidence of violation. If unresolved, the faculty
member, in the presence of his/her immediate
supervisor, shall provide the student with an opportunity
to explain his or her alleged misconduct, and shall then
inform the student whether or not the student is being
charged with an offense and, if so, what sanction is being
proposed by the faculty member. If the sanction is limited
to a failing grade for the assignment, test or course in
question, and if the student accepts the failing grade as the
sanction, the faculty member shall have the authority to
impose the sanction subject to the approval of the
appropriate Dean/Director. If the sanction is not so
limited, or the student refuses to accept the failing grade,
or the student has previously been found to have violated
the Code of Ethics pursuant to an action administered
through judicial action under the Student Code, the
faculty member must file a charge with the Judicial
Officer. In cases where the sanction has been limited to
an agreed-upon failing grade for a first violation, the
Judicial Officer shall be notified in writing by the
appropriate Dean/Director of such action.
made by the accused to the Advocate are neither
privileged nor protected by confidentiality. The Advocate
will be notified by the Judicial Officer of the charges. In
cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct, dating
violence, domestic violence or stalking, an Advocate will
also be appointed to provide similar assistance and
support to the complainant, including during the hearing
itself. In cases involving allegations of sexual misconduct,
dating violence, domestic violence or stalking, the
complainant and the accused may opt to have a person
other than or in addition to the appointed Advocate to act
as the party’s advisor of choice at the party’s own expense.
Further, in cases of sexual misconduct, dating violence,
domestic violence and stalking, the accused and the
complainant may be accompanied by an advisor of choice
at any meeting related to disciplinary proceedings.
If, at any point, evidence is presented to the Judicial
Officer demonstrating conclusively that the accused is not
culpable and that any further processing of the charge(s)
is unwarranted, the Judicial Officer will present this
information to the Executive Vice President and Provost,
who may dismiss the charge(s) and the complainant and
the accused shall be informed of the dismissal in writing.
Upon receiving a charge, the Judicial Officer will
immediately notify the Executive Vice President and
Provost. The Executive Vice President and Provost may
choose for the Judicial Officer or another College
administrator or other appropriate person(s) to conduct
the investigation of the charges.
The formal statement of charges shall inform an accused
student in writing of the charges, support for the charges,
range of sanctions available, and the following rights:
If the charges are supported and can be disposed of
administratively by mutual consent of the parties involved
through an Administrative Hearing, then such disposition
shall be final and there shall be no subsequent
proceedings.
1. To an expeditious hearing;
If the charges cannot be disposed of by mutual consent
through an Administrative Hearing, or if the student has
previously been found to have violated the Student Code
pursuant to an action administered through judicial
action, the Judicial Officer shall present the case in writing
to the Judicial Panel alleging violation of the Student
Code. Those who participate in the judicial process are to
exercise utmost discretion and confidentiality in their
disclosure of matters relating to a judicial action.
3. To bring an advisor to the hearing;
2. To be informed in writing of the procedures to be
followed in the hearing as specified under Student
Code provision, J. “Hearings,” herein;
4. To bring witnesses, but only those who have facts
bearing on the case;
5. To ask questions of any witnesses who personally
participate in the hearing;
6. To testify or not, orally, or in a written document, or
both; and
The accused will be offered the opportunity to confer
with a person appointed by the Executive Vice President
and Provost to serve as an “Advocate” who will assist the
accused by explaining the judicial process, and suggesting
optimal means to assemble a defense. The Advocate may
be present at the hearings, if requested by the accused, to
serve only as an advisor to the accused. Communications
7. To make a closing statement in the proceedings.
In cases involving sexual misconduct, dating violence,
domestic violence or stalking, the complainant is afforded
these rights as well. Further, in cases of sexual
misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence and
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stalking, the accused and the complainant have the right
to have evidence of their sexual histories other than with
the other party excluded at hearing held to determine
responsibility for the alleged violation.
2. The accused student waives the right to a Judicial
Panel review;
3. The accused student admits all violations of the
Student Code; and
Where a hearing is to be held, in conjunction with the
Executive Vice President and Provost, the Judicial
Officer shall appoint a Judicial Panel to hear a judicial case
and shall notify the parties of the appointments and the
time and place of the hearing. Any member of the Judicial
Panel so appointed who believes that (s)he has a conflict
of interest in a particular case may disqualify himself or
herself after consultation with the Judicial Officer. In
addition, the accused or the complainant may request that
the Judicial Officer seek disqualification of any member
of the Judicial Panel where the party believes a conflict of
interest exists that would preclude a fair hearing. The
accused or complainant must present to the Judicial
Officer a written explanation as to the nature of the
alleged conflict of interest. Anyone may alert the
Executive Vice President and Provost if they believe there
exists a conflict of interest involving any participant in a
judicial action that would preclude a fair hearing. A
request for disqualification must be made within three (3)
days before the hearing date. The Executive Vice
President and Provost will have final authority to
determine disqualification from participation in any
judicial proceeding.
4. The accused student shall have received a document
from the Judicial Officer explaining that the accused
student must admit a violation of the Student Code,
and the student shall admit to such a violation.
The Executive Vice President and Provost and the
Judicial Officer will decide whether to approve a request
for an administrative hearing. A decision by the Executive
Vice President and Provost and Judicial Officer to deny
an administrative hearing may not be appealed. Only the
accused student, the complainant, the Judicial Officer,
and any other persons deemed by the Judicial Officer to
have appropriate standing in the case may take part in an
administrative hearing.
The accused student and the complainant will have an
opportunity to be heard. These meetings will occur
separately. The Judicial Officer will inform the accused
student of the sanction(s) the Judicial Officer intends to
impose. If the accused student accepts the sanction(s), the
sanction(s) will be imposed and the judicial process
concluded with no opportunity for appeal. If the charges
include allegations of sexual harassment, sexual
misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence or
stalking, the complainant also will be informed of the
sanction(s) the Judicial Officer intends to impose. If the
accused student declines to accept the sanction(s), or in
cases of sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, domestic
violence, dating violence or stalking the complainant
declines to accept the sanction(s), the question of
appropriate sanction(s) will be referred to a Judicial Panel.
Where it appears that a material witness will not be
available to participate at a hearing, the complainant,
accused or the Judicial Officer may attempt to obtain a
recorded or written statement from the witness to be
furnished at the hearing. Further, in appropriate cases, the
Judicial Officer may allow the complainant, the accused
or a witness to participate in the hearing via conference
call, Skype, or other means.
H. ADMINISTRATIVE HEARING FOR STUDENT
CODE VIOLATIONS
I. INTERIM SUSPENSION
In certain circumstances, the Executive Vice President
and Provost or designee may impose a College or
residence hall suspension prior to a Judicial Panel hearing,
administrative hearing or other administrative action to
resolve the situation. Interim suspension may be imposed
to ensure the safety and well-being of members of the
College community or preservation of College property;
to ensure the student’s own physical or emotional safety
and well-being; or if the student poses a threat of
disruption of or interference with the normal operations
of the College.
The Judicial Officer shall also inform an accused student
of the option to request an administrative hearing
conducted by the Judicial Officer under the following
conditions:
1. The student had not previously been found to have
violated the Student Code pursuant to an action
administered through judicial action under the
Student Code;
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During the interim suspension, the student shall be
denied access to the residence halls and/or to the campus
(including classes), college clinics, sites where the college
has internship affiliations, and/or all other College
activities or privileges for which the student might
otherwise be eligible, as the Executive Vice President and
Provost or designee may determine to be appropriate.
If the case does not qualify for an administrative hearing
and the student admits guilt to all charges, a Judicial Panel
may convene to make recommendations on sanctions.
The accused and the complainant are not required to be
present but will be allowed to be heard.
All hearings of the Judicial Panel shall be de novo, without
regard to any matter previously developed in informal
proceedings, and no decision about responsibility in a
case shall be made on evidence other than that presented
at the hearing. Hearings normally should be conducted in
private, and admission of any person to the hearing shall
be at the discretion of the Judicial Officer.
J. JUDICIAL PANEL HEARINGS
Judicial Panel hearings shall be conducted by a Judicial
Panel according to the following guidelines:
In hearings involving more than one accused student, the
Judicial Officer may recommend to the Executive Vice
President and Provost that the hearings be conducted
concurrently. In cases involving multiple allegations, all
allegations will be heard together by the same Panel,
unless the Judicial Officer decides otherwise. In cases
involving sexual misconduct allegations in addition to
other allegations, the Judicial Officer may decide that the
same Panel will hear all allegations even though such a
Panel will not include a student member.
The Judicial Officer shall convene the Judicial Panel for a
hearing to be held expeditiously, generally not fewer than
five or more than ten working days following the delivery
of a written charge to the accused. Maximum time limits
for notifications and the scheduling of hearings may be
extended at the discretion of the Executive Vice President
and Provost. The accused or complainant is to provide
reasons supporting any request for altering the time limits.
After the College’s investigation is completed, the accused
and the complainant will be allowed access to the
documentation if the party requests. An accused shall
present to the Judicial Officer a written, point-by-point
response to charges at least one working day before a
hearing. Any witness brought to testify should be
identified in this statement and the testimony they will
provide. All points of the charges not specifically denied
shall be deemed admitted, and evidence, testimony, and
witnesses regarding these points shall be deemed
unnecessary in a hearing. Any witnesses brought to testify
should be identified by the complainant along with the
testimony they will provide at least one working day
before a hearing. Should the accused student fail to
appear at the hearing, the Judicial Panel has the authority
to hear the case without the accused’s attendance or
participation. Similarly, the Judicial Panel has the
authority to hear a case without the complainant’s
attendance or participation. Except in the case of an
accused student charged with failing to obey the
summons of a Judicial Panel or College official, which
may result in further judicial charges, no student may be
found to have violated the Student Code solely because
the student failed to appear before a Judicial Panel. In all
cases, the evidence in support of the charges shall be
presented and considered.
The complainant and the accused have the right to be
assisted by an advisor of the party’s choice at the party’s
own expense (in addition to the Judicial Advocate). In an
exceptional case, subject to the discretion of the Judicial
Officer and following a request made at least two days
before the hearing, the advisor may be an attorney; in that
event, the College reserves the right to have an attorney
present to advise the Judicial Panel. In cases involving
allegations of sexual misconduct, dating violence,
domestic violence, or stalking, the accused and the
complainant need not request approval to be assisted by
an attorney, as such approval is deemed automatic.
Advisors are not permitted to make statements,
arguments or objections or otherwise participate directly
in any hearing before a Judicial Panel without the consent
of the Judicial Officer. An advisor’s role is to consult
quietly with the party. An advisor who fails to adhere to
these rules or is disruptive to the proceeding will be
required to leave, and the proceeding will continue
without an opportunity for the party to seek a new
advisor.
The hearing will be audio recorded. The record and
recording shall be the property of the College and may be
made available to others as, and in such manner and as
deemed appropriate by the Judicial Officer. The audio
recording will be maintained for at least five years.
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The Judicial Officer ensures that all the material is made
available to the Judicial Panel members (at least 24 hours
prior to the scheduled hearing). The Judicial Officer
works with the Judicial Administrative Support person to
set the date and time.
notice if the prior violations are introduced only in the
sanctioning phase.
The complainant and the accused shall present witnesses
subject to the right of cross-examination by the other
party and by the Judicial Panel. In appropriate cases, such
as sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence
and stalking cases, the Judicial Officer may require that
questioning, including cross-examination questions, be
conducted through the Judicial Officer, and the Judicial
Officer will decide whether to pose the question to the
party or witness. Witnesses shall be present only during
their own testimony, but must remain available for the
duration of the hearing unless excused by the Judicial
Officer. Members of the Judicial Panel may question any
participant during a hearing or have participants recalled
for questioning at the discretion of the Judicial Officer.
The Judicial Officer shall call a hearing to order, introduce
all participants, and admonish all participants that they are
expected to be truthful in all testimony. No one may
speak at a hearing unless recognized by the Judicial
Officer, who shall have full authority over the
proceedings. The Judicial Officer will make decisions with
respect to the conduct of the hearing, the order of
witnesses, the introduction of evidence and testimony,
and any procedural issue. Formal rules of evidence do not
apply, and the Judicial Officer may allow or exclude any
evidence or testimony he/she deems irrelevant,
incompetent, or otherwise unnecessary or inappropriate.
Pertinent records, exhibits and written statements may be
accepted as evidence for consideration by the Judicial
Panel at the discretion of the Judicial Officer. In sexual
misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence or
stalking cases, testimony and evidence concerning either
party’s past sexual history with any person other than the
other party is inadmissible.
The accused student and complainant(s) may be present
during the presentation of all testimony except that a
complainant may be excluded for parts of the hearing
concerning charges, if any, unrelated to the complainant.
The Judicial Officer shall introduce the formal statement
of charges and the accused student’s written response,
copies of which have been given to members of the
Judicial Panel and they have had appropriate time to
review prior to the start of the hearing. The hearing shall
consider only those charges in the written statement; new
charges may not be introduced during the hearing. In the
event the accused has previously been found to have
violated the Code of Ethics pursuant to an action
administered through judicial action under the Student
Code, the Judicial Officer will determine if the fact of or
certain details concerning the prior violation(s) are
relevant to the Judicial Panel’s consideration as to
whether the student is responsible for the present alleged
violations. If so, the accused student will be provided
advance notice of the Judicial Officer’s intent to allow the
introduction of such evidence, and the accused student
will be granted the opportunity to explain why such
evidence should not be introduced. The Judicial Officer
will notify the accused student at least one (1) day before
the hearing as to his/her decision. In sexual harassment,
sexual misconduct, domestic violence, dating violence,
and stalking cases, the Judicial Officer will provide the
same notice and opportunity to be heard to the
complainant. If a student is found responsible for the
present allegation(s), the Judicial Officer will introduce
prior violations when the Panel is considering appropriate
sanctions, and the accused student is due no advance
The individual(s) filing judicial charges shall expeditiously
present their case, witness testimony, documentation and
other evidence. Panel members and the accused may ask
questions to clarify a statement.
The accused student shall expeditiously present their
defense, including appropriate witnesses, documentation
and other evidence. Panel members and the complainant
may ask questions to clarify a statement.
The individual(s) filing judicial charges may expeditiously
offer evidence or testimony in rebuttal subject to
questions by the accused and panel members.
The accused student may expeditiously offer evidence or
testimony in rebuttal subject to questions by the accused
and panel members.
The complainant and the accused student shall have
opportunity to make closing statements, neither to exceed
10 minutes in length.
Following presentation of evidence, the hearing will be
closed and everyone except members of the Judicial Panel
shall be dismissed.
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The Judicial Panel shall determine culpability and, within
two working days following the conclusion of the hearing,
shall conclude deliberations, decide by majority vote
whether it is more likely than not the accused committed
violations of the Student Code, and identify which
provisions of the Code were violated. In cases where the
accused student has admitted culpability, the Judicial
Panel’s deliberations will be limited to appropriate
sanction(s).
K. SANCTIONS
Code of Student Conduct. The following sanctions may
be recommended by the Judicial Panel and imposed by
the Executive Vice President and Provost upon any
student found to have violated the Code of Student
Conduct:
1. Warning — a notice in writing to the student that the
student is violating or has violated institutional
regulations.
If the Judicial Panel determines that an accused student
violated the Student Code, evidence of prior disciplinary
action against the accused shall be entered into the
deliberations by the Judicial Officer. The Judicial Panel
may request suggestions from the accused or complainant
regarding appropriate sanctions and will recommend any
sanction(s) by majority vote. Upon conclusion of a
hearing, the Judicial Officer will prepare a written
statement containing the Judicial Panel’s decision as to
culpability and sanction(s), if any, as well as a brief
rationale for the decision and sanction(s), if any, and this
will be provided to the accused student. The complainant
will also be notified of the outcome of the hearing. In
sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence
and stalking cases, the decision will also include factual
findings.
2. Probation — a written reprimand for violation of
specified regulations. Probation is for a designated
period of time and includes the probability of more
severe disciplinary sanctions if the student is found to
be violating the Student Code, any institutional
regulation(s) and/or conditions of probation during
the probationary period. A determination regarding
whether an institutional regulation or condition of
probation has been violated shall be made pursuant
to a hearing before the Executive Vice President and
Provost, during which the student shall have an
opportunity to relate his/her version of the facts and
submit documentation relating to the alleged
violation. The Executive Vice President and Provost
shall rule whether a violation has occurred and will
assess sanction(s) he deems appropriate under the
facts and circumstances, and that may include
dismissal. The Executive Vice President and
Provost’s determination and assessed sanction shall
be final.
In sexual harassment, sexual misconduct, dating violence,
domestic violence, and stalking cases, the complainant
will be informed in writing of the Judicial Panel’s findings
and sanction(s) at the same time the accused is informed.
In other cases, the complainant and other participants
may be informed as to the outcome, only to the extent
permitted by law.
3. Loss of Privileges — denial of specified privileges for
a designated period of time.
Deliberations of the Judicial Panel are strictly
confidential. Its members may not at any time discuss
facts of a case or particulars of deliberations with anyone
other than the Judicial Officer, Title IX Coordinator,
other compliance officials or agencies, Executive Vice
President and Provost, President, or another member of
the Judicial Panel that heard the case. The Judicial Officer
may recommend to the Executive Vice President and
Provost that any member violating this provision may be
dismissed from current or any subsequent Judicial Panels,
and an appropriate replacement member will be identified
through the normal Judicial Panel selection process. In
addition, further action may be taken by the participant’s
supervisor (faculty and staff) or if a student, this may be
considered a violation of the Student Code.
4. Fines — previously established and published fines
may be imposed.
5. Restitution — compensation for loss, damage or
injury. This may take the form of appropriate service
and/or monetary or material replacement.
6. Discretionary Sanctions — work assignments, service
to the College or similar assignments.
7. Residence Hall Suspension — separation of the
student from the residence halls for a definite period
of time, after which the student may be eligible to
return. Written conditions for readmission will
specify the student’s reacceptance eligibility.
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8. Residence Hall Expulsion — permanent separation
of the student from the residence halls.
dating violence, domestic violence, or stalking also the
complainant, may file a written appeal to the Executive
Vice President and Provost. The grounds for appeal shall
be limited to review of the record for one or more of the
following purposes:
9. College Suspension — separation of the student
from the College for a definite period of time, after
which the student is eligible to be readmitted.
Conditions for readmission must be specified in
writing.
1. To determine whether the original hearing was
conducted fairly in light of the charges and evidence
presented, and in conformity with prescribed
procedures giving the complainant a reasonable
opportunity to prepare and present evidence that the
Student Code was violated, and giving the accused
student and complainant a reasonable opportunity to
prepare and to present testimony and evidence;
10. College Expulsion — permanent separation of the
student from the College.
Code of Ethics. The following sanctions may be
recommended by the Judicial Panel and imposed by the
Executive Vice President and Provost upon any student
found to have violated the Code of Ethics:
2. To determine whether the decision reached regarding
whether the accused student is responsible or not
responsible for the alleged violation was based on a
preponderance of the evidence, that is, whether the
facts in the case were sufficient to establish that it was
more likely than not that a violation of the Student
Code occurred;
A student may be required to complete community
service and/or an educational assignment deemed
relevant to the specifics of the case.
Removal from the course; assignment of a grade,
academic suspension or dismissal from the College, or
other appropriate sanctions consistent with the nature of
the violation.
3. To determine if the sanction imposed was
appropriate;
Written records of Judicial and Administrative Hearing
proceedings shall be kept in the Executive Vice President
and Provost’s office so long as the student matriculates
and as long thereafter as the Executive Vice President and
Provost deems appropriate.
4. To consider new evidence sufficient to alter a
decision or other relevant facts not brought out in the
original hearing but only if such evidence and/or
facts were not known to the person appealing at the
time of the original hearing and could not have been
discovered through reasonable efforts.
The following sanctions may be imposed upon College
groups or organizations:
The Executive Vice President and Provost will be the sole
decision-maker on appeal except in cases of sexual
misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence and
stalking, in which case a panel consisting of the Executive
Vice President and Provost and two members of the
Judicial Standing Committee appointed by the President
will decide the appeal. No member of the Appeal Panel
will have a conflict of interest. The decision on appeal
may:
1. Those sanctions listed above in Section K;
2. Deactivation — loss of privileges, including College
recognition, for a specified time.
The College reserves the right to withdraw a student for
medical or safety reasons when a condition exists that
could cause serious harm to the student or other members
of the College community, or that results in disruptive
behavior and which threat or disruption cannot be
mitigated via reasonable means.
1. Uphold the original decision;
2. Remand the case to the same or a newly appointed
Judicial Panel for a new hearing or a reconsideration
of particular issue(s);
L. REQUEST FOR AN APPEAL
3. Modify the decision and/or sanction.
Within three days of being notified of the Judicial Panel’s
decision, the accused, and in sexual misconduct cases,
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During the appeal process, the accused student will be
allowed to attend and participate in all classes unless an
interim suspension has been previously imposed. An
appellate decision to uphold the decision or modify the
decision and/or sanction is final.

Expelled after a finding of responsibility for a Code
of Conduct violation; or

Withdrew with conduct charges pending (please note
that NYCC reserves the right to disallow withdrawal
while conduct charges are pending).
M. RECORDS
One (1) year after the conclusion of a suspension, a
student may submit a request to the President that the
transcript notation for a suspension be removed from the
transcript. Transcript notations noting that a student’s
status is expelled will not be removed.
The record of a Judicial Panel case shall consist of the
written statement of the charges, written response by an
accused, documentary evidence introduced and accepted
by the Judicial Officer in the course of the hearing
(including statements taken as part of a pre-hearing
investigation), audio recording, any prepared summary by
the Judicial Officer of the Judicial Panel’s actions, the
letter from the Judicial Officer informing of the Judicial
Panel’s findings and sanction(s). This record will be filed
under the authorization of the Executive Vice President
and Provost.
N. INTERPRETATION AND REVIEW
The Judicial Officer may be consulted regarding
interpretation of the Student Code.
Revisions to the Student Code will go before the
Academic Policy Committee. Final approval of Code
revisions will be made by the College President and
Executive Vice President and Provost.
The record of an appeal shall consist of the letter of
appeal, written statements from the complainant and
accused, documentary evidence introduced and accepted
by the Judicial Officer in the course of the hearing
(including statements taken as part of a pre-hearing
investigation), the recording of the proceeding, and the
Judicial Panel’s letter of findings and sanction(s). This
record shall be appended to the written record of the
original disciplinary action.
The Judicial Officer, Executive Vice President and
Provost, President or other College official may designate
his/her authority to another appropriate person.
VII. Registrar’s Office
All records concerning a disciplinary proceeding will be
maintained for at least five (5) years under the
authorization of the Executive Vice President and
Provost in a secure location, with access provided only to
those with a legitimate right and need to know. Access
will be granted to the accused and complainant to the
extent permitted by law.
A. NAME AND ADDRESS CHANGES
The name that appears on the admissions application will
be used for all NYCC documentation.
A name may be changed upon submission of a completed
Legal Name Change Form with supporting
documentation (e.g., a marriage license or court order).
Students desiring to add their maiden names will be
required to submit documentation as proof of their
maiden name. Students are advised that other agencies
(e.g., NBCE) require documentation to support name
changes, and it is recommended that they consult with
these agencies regarding specific documentation
requirements.
At the beginning of each trimester, or when appropriate,
the Executive Vice President and Provost will provide
reports to the faculty and Student Government
Association of judicial outcomes. The report will not
disclose names.
For those crimes of violence that NYCC is required by
federal law to include in its Annual Security Report, the
transcripts of students found responsible after a hearing
and appeal, if any, shall include the following notation:
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The College relies on the student to provide accuracy
regarding any and all addresses requested during
registration. The Registrar’s office will ask the student to
verify the addresses maintained and provide corrections if
Suspended after a finding of responsibility for a Code
of Conduct violation; or
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appropriate. Should a student’s mailing address change at
any time during the program, a form should be completed
at the Registrar’s office.
4. The right to file a complaint with the United States
Department of Education concerning alleged failures
by the College to comply with the requirements of
FERPA. Complaints may be submitted in writing to:
B. ANNUAL NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS UNDER
THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND
PRIVACY ACT
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
New York Chiropractic College complies with the
requirements of the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), which affords students
certain rights with respect to their education records.
They are:
Definition of Education Record
An “education record” covered by this policy includes
information recorded in any way and maintained by New
York Chiropractic College, or a party acting for the
College, that is directly related to an identifiable student
who is or has been in attendance. However, education
records do not include the following:
1. The right to inspect and review the student’s
education records, subject to certain limits described
below. Requests for inspection and review should be
directed to the Registrar’s office. The College will
provide access as and to the extent required by
FERPA within a reasonable period of time, but not
more than 45 days after it receives the request.
1. Records that are kept in the sole possession of the
maker thereof, are used only as a personal memory
aid, and are not accessible or revealed to any other
individual except a substitute who performs on a
temporary basis the duties of the individual who
made the records.
2. The right to request the amendment of the student’s
education records to ensure that they are not
inaccurate, misleading, or in violation of the student’s
privacy rights. Requests to amend education records
should be directed to the Registrar’s office. If the
College decides not to amend a record as requested
by a student, the College will notify the student of the
decision and advise the student of his or her right to a
hearing regarding the request for amendment.
Additional information regarding the hearing
procedures will be provided to the student when he
or she is notified of the right to a hearing. If the
hearing results in a final determination not to amend
the record, the student is permitted to place a
statement in his/her file contesting the accuracy of
the record.
2. Records maintained by the law enforcement unit of
New York Chiropractic College that were created by
that law enforcement unit for (in whole or in part) the
purpose of law enforcement.
3. Records that relate to individuals who are employed
by New York Chiropractic College, are made and
maintained in the normal course of business, relate
exclusively to individuals in their capacity as
employees, and are not available for use for any other
purpose. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence,
records of individuals in attendance at New York
Chiropractic College who are employed as a result of
their status as students are educator records (e.g.,
work/study records).
3. The right to consent to disclosures of personally
identifiable information contained in the student’s
education records, except to the extent that FERPA
authorizes disclosure without consent. Several
exceptions permitting the disclosure of a student’s
education records without his or her consent are
described below; New York Chiropractic College
reserves the right to make such disclosures in these
and other circumstances as and to the extent
permitted by FERPA.
4. Records relating to a student who is 18 years of age or
older that are (a) created or maintained by a
chiropractor, physician, psychiatrist, psychologist, or
other recognized professional or paraprofessional
acting in his/her professional capacity or assisting in a
paraprofessional capacity; (b) made, maintained or
used solely in connection with the provision of
treatment to the student; and (c) not disclosed to
anyone other than individuals providing such
treatment. “Treatment” in this context does not
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include remedial educational activities or activities
which are part of the program of instruction at the
College.
“Directory Information.” Currently, the College has
identified the following items as Directory Information:
Name, address, telephone number, e-mail address,
dates of attendance, class, photograph, previous
institution(s) attended, major field of study, awards,
honors, degree(s) conferred (including dates), past
and present participation in officially recognized
sports and activities, date and place of birth.
5. Records created or received by the College after an
individual is no longer a student in attendance at the
College that are not directly related to the individual’s
attendance as a student (e.g., information gathered on
the accomplishments of alumni).
Limitations on Right to Inspect Education Records
Students are afforded the right to prevent the disclosure
of Directory Information three times a year, at
registration. If the form provided the student is not
completed, signed, dated and submitted by the student at
this time, it will be assumed that the above information
may be disclosed for the duration of the trimester
following registration.
Limitations exist on students’ rights to inspect and review
their education records. Consistent with FERPA, New
York Chiropractic College does not permit students to
inspect or review the following:
1. Financial information submitted by the student’s
parent(s).
College Officials
2. Confidential letters and recommendations placed in
the records that the student has waived his or her
right to inspect and review and that are related to the
student’s admission, application for employment or
job placement, or receipt of honors.
Another exception which permits disclosures without
consent is an exception permitting disclosure to school
officials with legitimate educational interests. A “school
official” is a person employed by the College in an
administrative, supervisory, academic or research or
support staff position; a person or company with whom
the College has contracted (such as an attorney, auditor,
or collection agent); a person serving on the Board of
Trustees; a student serving on an official committee, such
as a disciplinary or grievance committee, or assisting
another school official in performing his or her tasks; or a
person volunteering or otherwise performing services for
the College. A contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other
party to whom the College has outsourced institutional
services or functions may be considered a school official
under this exception only if he/she/it performs an
institutional service or function for which the College
would otherwise use employees, is under the direct
control of the College with respect to the use and
maintenance of education records, and agrees to use the
education records only for the purposes for which they
were disclosed.
3. Education records containing information about
more than one student. In such cases New York
Chiropractic College will limit access to that part of
the record which pertains only to the student in
question, unless the information about the other
student(s) cannot be segregated and redacted without
destroying its meaning.
Disclosure Without Consent
As noted above, a student has the right to consent to the
disclosure of personally identifiable information
contained in his or her education records, except to the
extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without
consent. Set forth below is information about some of the
circumstances in which FERPA authorizes such
disclosures. New York Chiropractic College reserves the
right to make disclosures of education records without a
student’s consent in these and other circumstances in
which such disclosures are permitted by FERPA.
A school official has a “legitimate educational interest” if
he, she or it needs to review an education record in order
to (a) perform a task specific to his or her job description
or his, her or its contractual or volunteer duties to the
College, (b) perform a task related to the student’s
education (including without limitation discipline of the
student), or (c) provide a service or benefit relating to the
student or the student’s family.
Directory Information
One exception which permits disclosures without
consent is an exception permitting disclosure of
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Disclosures to Other Institutions
Students need to have sufficient financial aid to cover
their tuition and fee balances, or have made the required
down payment and have signed the payment plan in order
to register.
Upon request, the College also discloses education
records without consent to officials of another school in
which a student is enrolled or seeks or intends to enroll,
for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or
transfer.
Students who fail to register at the assigned time risk
penalties and late fees as established by the Registration
Committee.
Dates of registration are announced on a trimester basis.
C. RETENTION OF RECORDS
Academic records of students who have matriculated at
New York Chiropractic College and its predecessor
institutes, Columbia Institute of Chiropractic and Atlantic
States Chiropractic Institute, will be maintained by the
Registrar’s office in accordance with the College’s policy
of retention of records.
VIII. Discrimination, Harassment and
Sexual Misconduct Prevention
Policy
New York Chiropractic College (NYCC) is a professional
community devoted to the study, teaching, and practice of
healing arts. Acts of discrimination, harassment, sexual
assault, dating violence, domestic violence and stalking
are antithetical to NYCC’s mission and values and will not
be tolerated. This policy is intended to educate the NYCC
community about these issues and thereby to prevent
such incidents from occurring and also explain the way in
which NYCC will respond to incidents in the event they
occur.
D. RELEASE OF CREDENTIALS
Any unpaid balance due the College constitutes a financial
obligation that must be met in full before awarding of
degrees, issuing of transcripts or recommendations can
occur.
E. TRANSCRIPTS
A. SCOPE OF POLICY
Official transcripts are mailed directly to an authorized
agency such as a state board, educational institution,
professional society or organization, but are not issued to
students. Unofficial transcripts are issued directly to
students. An unofficial transcript is stamped “Unofficial
Transcript” and does not bear the College’s seal.
This policy applies to all students, faculty and staff of
NYCC. This policy applies to interactions between
members of NYCC on campus or off campus in
connection with any NYCC-sponsored program or
activity. Further, even off-campus conduct that occurs
outside an NYCC-sponsored program or activity may
violate this policy if the conduct creates a threatening or
uncomfortable work or learning environment on
NYCC’s campus or within an NYCC program, or if the
incident causes concern for the safety or security of
NYCC’s campus. Visitors to campus (e.g., alumni, family
of students, vendors, etc.) are expected to abide by the
behavioral expectations in this policy.
Requests for both official and unofficial transcripts must
be made in writing, preferably on the College’s
appropriate release form, and should be directed to the
Registrar’s office.
F. REGISTRATION POLICIES
Registration for enrolled students is conducted during a
specified time period. Every effort is made to provide an
efficient process for both students and administration.
The Registrar’s office strives for fairness in its offering of
various sections of each trimester class.
B. DEFINITIONS
1. Discrimination
NYCC defines discrimination as an educational or
employment-related decision that disadvantages a person
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that occurs because of the affected individual’s race,
color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age,
disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military
or veteran’s status, marital status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
violation of this policy. The determination is based on a
“reasonable person” standard and takes into account the
totality of the circumstances. NYCC considers the
context of a communication or incident, the relationship
of the individuals involved in the communication or
incident, whether an incident was an isolated incident or
part of a broader pattern or course of offensive conduct,
the seriousness of the incident, the intent of the
individual who engaged in the allegedly offensive
conduct, and its effect or impact on the individual and
the learning community.
This policy does not apply to decisions relating to
requests for reasonable accommodation due to a
disability. Academic disability accommodations are
handled by the Academy for Academic Excellence and
Student Success (AAESS) office and pursuant to that
office’s policies. Work-related disability accommodations
are handled by the Human Resources Office and
pursuant to that office’s policies.
In all instances, a key factor is whether the
complained-of behavior occurred because of one of the
protected characteristics listed here. If it did not, the
behavior is not regulated by this policy. Nevertheless,
NYCC reserves the right to discipline conduct that
offends based on a protected characteristic even if the
situation does not rise to the level of severity or
pervasiveness to violate applicable law.
2. Harassment
NYCC defines harassment as conduct that denigrates or
shows hostility toward an individual on the basis of race,
color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, age,
disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military
or veteran’s status, marital status, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law. Whether
harassment has occurred in violation of this policy
depends on a consideration of all the circumstances,
including the severity of the incident(s), whether the
conduct was repeated, whether it was threatening or
merely annoying, and the context in which the incident
or interaction occurred.
3. Non-Consensual Sexual Conduct
NYCC expects that any sexual activity or contact will be
based on mutual affirmative consent to the specific
sexual activity. All references to consent in this policy
will mean affirmative consent as defined in this policy.
Affirmative consent is a knowing, voluntary, and mutual
decision among all participants to engage in sexual
activity. Consent can be given by words or actions, as
long as those words or actions create clear permission
regarding willingness to engage in the sexual activity.
Silence or lack of resistance, in and of itself, does not
demonstrate consent. The definition of consent does not
vary based upon a participant’s sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, or gender expression.
Harassment may be verbal, visual, physical, or written in
electronic or print form. Merely by way of illustration,
harassing acts may include racial, ethnic or religious slurs;
name-calling that demeans on the basis of gender, age,
disability, sexual orientation or gender identity; unwanted
or unwelcome touching of a person; physically harming
or threatening another due to racial or religious
animosity; vulgar pictures or ethnically offensive
symbols or writings; or gestures that mimic or mock a
person’s gender, sexual orientation, disability, race or
age. Sexual harassment is one form of harassment.
Sexual harassment may consist of sexually charged
comments or conduct, including sexually lewd
conversation or pictures; repeated, unwelcome requests
for dates or romantic interaction; unwelcome physical
affection (such as hugs or kisses) or intentional touching
of the legs, back, or shoulders.
Consent is free and informed permission. Consent can be
given by word or action. Consent given verbally is
evidenced by affirmative agreement to engage in specific
sexual activity. Consent through action is free and willing
active participation in the specific sexual activity. Past
consent to sexual activity does not mean consent to the
same sexual activity in the future. Consent to any sexual
act does not necessarily constitute consent to some other
sexual act. Consent can be withdrawn at any time, and, if
so, the sexual activity must cease. Similarly, if a person
becomes unable to consent (as for example due to
incapacitation from drugs or alcohol), there is no longer
affirmative consent, and the sexual activity must cease.
The fact that a person was personally offended by a
statement or incident does not alone constitute a
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Certain conditions prevent a person from being able to
consent. These conditions include being asleep,
unconscious, physically or mentally helpless, disoriented
or unable to understand what is happening for any reason,
including due to alcohol or drugs, or is under the age of
17. A person will be considered unable to give consent if
he or she lacks the ability to knowingly choose to
participate in sexual activity. A person who is under the
influence of alcohol or drugs is not relieved of his or her
responsibility to ensure that he or she has the other
person’s affirmative consent and/or to have appreciated
another’s incapacity to consent.
c. Sexual Exploitation: When one takes
non-consensual sexual advantage of another.
Examples of sexual exploitation include but are
not limited to observing or recording others
engaged in sexual or private activity (such as
undressing or showering) without the consent of
all involved; or taking intimate pictures of
another but then distributing the pictures to
others without the photographed person’s
consent; or exposing one’s genitals in
non-consensual circumstances; or having sex
while knowingly infected with a transmissible
disease and not informing one’s sexual partner.
Sexual activity as the result of coercion or force is
non-consensual. Coercion is a threat or intimidation to
engage in sexual activity.
Sexual misconduct is a term used in this policy to refer
collectively to any act of sexual assault or sexual
exploitation.
Sexual relationships between faculty and students and
staff and students are problematic due to the inherent
power differential. Therefore, sexual or romantic
relationships between faculty and students and between
staff and students are strongly discouraged.
Sexual misconduct may occur between members of the
same or opposite sex and in heterosexual and homosexual
relationships.
4. Dating Violence
Any non-consensual sexual activity or contact violates
this policy. This policy further categorizes sexual offenses
into the following:
Refers to violence (hitting, punching, kicking, etc.) or the
threat of such abuse committed by a person who is or has
been in a social relationship of a romantic or intimate
nature with the victim.
Sexual Assault is an act that is either Non-Consensual
Sexual Contact or Non-Consensual Sexual
Intercourse.
a.
5. Stalking
Engaging in a course of conduct directed at a specific
person that would cause a reasonable person to fear for
his or her safety or the safety of others; or suffer
substantial emotional distress. Stalking behavior includes
but is not limited to repeated, intentional following or
observing another; or using “spyware” or other electronic
means to gain impermissible access to a person’s private
information.
Non-Consensual Sexual Contact: Any intentional
touching, however slight, for purposes of sexual
gratification or with sexual intent, with an object
or private bodily part, by a person upon another
person that is without consent.
b. Non-Consensual Sexual Intercourse: Sexual
assaults of this type can be sub-defined by the
following:
i.
6. Domestic Violence
Rape: The penetration, no matter how slight,
of the vagina or anus with any body part or
object, or oral penetration by a sex organ of
another person, forcibly or without consent
or where the victim is incapable of consent
due to mental or physical incapacity.
Physical-violence between spouses or former spouses,
cohabitating romantic partners or former cohabiting
romantic partners, individuals who share a child in
common, who are similarly situated to spouses, or others
in a domestic relationship protected by the family or
domestic laws of the jurisdiction in which the violence
occurs.
ii. Statutory Rape: Non-forcible sexual
intercourse with a person who is under the
statutory age of consent. In New York, the
statutory age of consent is 17 years old.
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A report to a Confidential Resource is not a report to the
College and will not result in remedial action or an
investigation or disciplinary action. Any person who
desires remedial action (such as a change in housing,
academic or work assignments must contact one of the
Responsible Administrators, listed below.
C. SUPPORT FOR THOSE AFFECTED
Any College community member who has been affected
by a violation of this policy has the right to make a report
to Campus Safety or one of the Responsible
Administrators listed below, local law enforcement,
and/or the New York State Police, or to choose not to
report. If reported to the College under this policy, a
reporting individual will be protected from retaliation and
will receive appropriate assistance and resources from the
College. A Students’ Bill of Rights for cases involving
sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence or
stalking is found at the end of this policy.
2. Responsible Administrator
The following offices and individuals have been trained to
receive and respond to allegations of violations of this
policy. An individual may contact a Responsible
Administrator to obtain information about this policy.
No person need disclose details about an incident to
obtain general information about the College’s policies
and available resources.
1. Confidential Resources
A victim or other person affected, including an accused
student, is encouraged to seek support for his/her
emotional and physical needs. A person seeking
confidential emotional or healthcare may contact the
following resources. The following services are available
to students free of charge:
Campus Health Center
315-568-3164
Clifton Springs Hospital Mental
Health Lifeline
800-310-1160
Director of Counseling Services
315-568-3064
Domestic Violence
(Ontario/Seneca County)
800-695-0390
Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
Hotline
Office
800-247-7273
315-781-1093
NYS Office of Victim Services
800-247-8035
NYS Domestic Violence Hotline
800-942-6906
Magdalen Kellogg
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Title IX Coordinator
mkellogg@nycc.edu, 315-568-3065
Holly Anne Waye
Director of Student Life
Assistant Title IX Coordinator
hwaye@nycc.edu, 315-568-3053
Carol Faivre
Assistant Director of Student Life
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
cfaivre@nycc.edu, 315-568-3047
Christine McDermott
Human Resources Manager
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
cmcdermott@nycc.edu, 315-568-3109
Jennifer vonHahmann
Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and
Institutional Effectiveness
jvonhahmann@nycc.edu, 315-568-3270
These Confidential Resources can provide assistance and
information regarding medical assistance and treatment
(including information about sexually transmitted
infections, and sexual assault forensic examinations), and
resources available through the New York State Office of
Victim Services, academic and other campus support
options, campus disciplinary proceedings and law
enforcement options. The on-campus resources listed
above are the only confidential resources on campus; all
other employees of NYCC should not be considered
confidential.
Jonathon Egan, DC
Chief of Staff, Campus Health Center
jegan@nycc.edu, 315-568-3311
If a report is made to anyone other than the Responsible
Administrators listed above, the complainant risks the
possibility that it will not come to the attention of the
proper College officials and may, therefore, not be acted
upon.
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Upon receiving a report, the Responsible Administrator
to whom the report was made will discuss with the
complainant available avenues and options. Options may
include disciplinary action against the accused and
remedial actions to ameliorate or correct the effects of the
discrimination, harassment, or sexual misconduct. Other
options may include a no contact directive, changes in
academic, residential, transportation, or working
arrangements to separate the complainant and the
accused. A complainant need not necessarily pursue
disciplinary action in order to obtain changes in academic,
residential or working arrangements. The College will
review the facts and circumstances of each case, as well
the complainant’s wishes, in deciding whether and what
steps are reasonable and appropriate.
participation in public awareness and advocacy events, if
information is disclosed as part of such an event (such as
Take Back the Night), the College is not obligated in that
instance to commence an investigation.
3. Other Non-Confidential College Resources
Security Office
315-568-3022
4. Law Enforcement
A victim of a crime is encouraged to, but is not required
to, report the incident to local law enforcement and
pursue criminal charges. The criminal process and the
College’s disciplinary processes are not mutually
exclusive or dependent on each other, meaning that a
person may pursue either a criminal complaint or
College complaint or both. Any internal College
investigation and/or hearing process will be conducted
concurrently with any criminal justice investigation and
proceeding that may be pending. Temporary delays in
the College’s internal processes may be requested by
local law enforcement authorities for the purpose of
gathering evidence. Any requested temporary delay shall
not last more than ten (10) days, except when local law
enforcement authorities specifically request and justify a
longer delay.
A Responsible Administrator is not a Confidential Resource.
However, even NYCC offices and employees who cannot
guarantee confidentiality will maintain your privacy to the
greatest extent possible. The information you provide to a
non-confidential resource will be relayed only as
necessary for the Title IX Coordinator to investigate
and/or seek a resolution. A Responsible Administrator is
a non-confidential resource who will share information
only on a need-to-know basis.
A person may make a report to a Responsible
Administrator and request that no investigation or
disciplinary action be taken. This may be the case where
the individual is interested only in emotional, academic,
and other supportive resources. Similarly, a person may
make a report intending for the College to investigate for
disciplinary action but later may request that the
complaint be withdrawn. The College will honor such
requests to not initiate or to cease an investigation or
disciplinary process unless the Title IX Coordinator
determines that an investigation and/or disciplinary
process is necessary to ensure a safe, non-discriminatory
environment for all members of the NYCC community,
including the individual(s) involved. In some cases, it may
be possible to investigate and initiate a disciplinary
process while keeping the reporting party’s identity
confidential.
In criminal cases, including non-consensual sex offenses,
the preservation of evidence is critical and must be done
properly and promptly. If you have been sexually
assaulted, you should not wash your body or clothes, as
evidence may be lost. The Seneca Falls Police
Department (315-568-5555) can assist in filing a criminal
complaint and in securing appropriate examination,
including by a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. New
York State Police maintain a 24-hour hotline staffed by
individuals trained to respond to sexual assault
1-844-845-7269.
Additionally, orders of protection and other forms of
legal protection may be available to individuals who have
experienced or are threatened with violence by an
NYCC College community member or other person. In
appropriate circumstances, an order of protection may
be available that restricts the offender’s right to enter
NYCC property, and NYCC will abide by a lawfully
issued order of protection.
If a complainant requests that no action be taken against
the perpetrator, the Title IX Coordinator will consider the
seriousness of the offense, whether there was a single
perpetrator or multiple, whether the reported victim is a
minor, whether the circumstances suggest a risk to the
campus community, and similar considerations. The
College retains the right to act upon any information that
comes to its attention. However, in order to encourage
The Security Office or other College officials will, upon
request, provide reasonable assistance to any member of
the College community in obtaining an order of
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protection or, if outside of New York State, an
equivalent protective or restraining order, including
providing that person with:

a copy of an order of protection or equivalent when
received by the College and providing that person
with an opportunity to meet or speak with a College
representative, or other appropriate individual, who
can explain the order and answer questions about it,
including information from the order about the
other person’s responsibility to stay away from the
protected person or persons;

an explanation of the consequences for violating
these orders, including but not limited to arrest,
additional conduct charges, and interim suspension;
and

assistance in contacting local law enforcement to
effect an arrest for violating such an order of
protection.
E. INVESTIGATION
Upon receiving a report, the College will conduct an
investigation, which usually will be performed or
overseen by one of the Responsible Administrators listed
above, but the College reserves the right to utilize other
appropriately trained persons. The complainant and the
accused will be given an equal opportunity to present
information in the context of the investigation. An
investigation usually involves interviews of witnesses and
reviewing relevant documentation. At the conclusion of
the investigation, the investigator(s) will make a
recommendation as to whether the complaint will be
referred to the applicable disciplinary process. A referral
to the disciplinary process will occur where the allegations
appear to have merit and, if true, the allegations may
constitute a violation of this policy.
The complainant and accused will be informed in writing
as to whether the complaint will be forwarded to the
applicable disciplinary process, with a brief explanation of
the basis for the outcome. If the investigator’s
determination is to not forward a complaint to a
disciplinary process, there is no right to appeal. The
College endeavors to complete the investigatory phase
within 30 days.
D. INTERIM MEASURES AND ACCOMMODATIONS
The College will put in place reasonable interim
measures and accommodations to protect safety, prevent
retaliation, and ensure that the person reporting a
violation of this policy is not subjected to an ongoing
hostile or abusive environment. Interim measures or
accommodations may include an interim suspension, no
contact order or changes in academic, housing,
employment, transportation or other circumstances. At
any time, the complainant or accused may request review
of the need for and the terms of any interim measures or
accommodations imposed or requested that affect the
individual directly and may submit evidence in support
of his/her request. A request to add to, modify or
eliminate an interim measure or accommodation may be
made to the Title IX Coordinator. Upon receipt of such
a request, the Title IX Coordinator will inform the other
party of the request and allow the other party to
respond, including submitting evidence if desired. The
Title IX Coordinator will respond to the request as
promptly as possible and, absent unusual circumstances,
within one calendar week. The Title IX Coordinator may
modify the interim measures or accommodations on a
temporary basis and while the parties are submitting
their information and responses.
Regardless of whether a complaint is referred to a
disciplinary process, the College may offer other,
non-disciplinary remedies available to the complainant,
such as a change in residential or working situation,
changes in class assignment, and so on.
In some instances, the parties may be interested in an
informal or mediated resolution, and, if the case is
appropriate for such an option in the College’s discretion,
mediation may be explored. (Incidents of violence are not
eligible for a mediation.) No party will be required to
participate in a mediated or informal resolution, and
either party may decline further participation in mediation
or informal resolution at any time.
F. DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
This policy applies campus-wide and sets forth behavioral
expectations for all. However, the applicable disciplinary
procedure that will be applied in a particular case depends
on whether the accused is a student, an employee, or a
non-community member. For instance, a complaint
brought by a staff member against a student is processed
pursuant to the student policy; a complaint by a student
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against a staff member is processed pursuant to the staff
policy; a complaint by a student against another student is
processed pursuant to the student policy; and so on. If the
investigation results in a determination to forward:

A complaint against a student will be processed
in accordance with the Code of Conduct and
Ethics policy.

A complaint against a faculty member will be
processed in accordance with the Faculty
Handbook (Progressive Discipline, Suspension
and Dismissal policies).
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G. CONFIDENTIALITY
The College will protect the privacy of all individuals to
the extent practicable and appropriate under the
circumstances. Under some circumstances, it may be
possible to protect the identity of complainants who do
not wish to be identified. However, in order to conduct an
investigation and a disciplinary process, it is often
necessary to disclose the identity of the complainant,
including to the accused. Decisions with respect to
whether a request for confidentiality can be honored will
be made by a Responsible Administrator.
Complaints may be made anonymously. However, the
nature of anonymous complaints may make the
investigation, determination, and remediation more
difficult and, at times, impossible.
A complaint against a staff member will be
processed in accordance with the staff policy.
At their own expense, the complainant and the accused
each may have an advisor of their choice present during
the disciplinary proceeding and any related meeting. The
standard for decisions in disciplinary proceedings is a
preponderance of the evidence, meaning that it is more
likely than not that an allegation is true. Both parties will
receive simultaneous written notice of outcomes of all
disciplinary proceedings, to the extent permitted by law.
Records generated in connection with reports,
investigations and disciplinary proceedings are
maintained in confidential files, and only those with a
right and need to know are permitted access.
H. RETALIATION
The College prohibits retaliation against any individual
who files a good-faith complaint or assists or participates
in good faith in any manner in an investigation or
proceeding conducted by the College or an external
agency. Any retaliation is subject to disciplinary action, up
to and including expulsion/termination. Allegations of
retaliation will be subject to the disciplinary procedures
noted above for students, faculty, staff and
non-community members.
On an annual basis, the College will appoint a Standing
Judicial Panel. This Panel will consist of staff and faculty
(and, at the College’s option, students) who receive
annual training in discrimination, harassment,
non-consensual sex offenses, dating violence, domestic
violence and stalking. The College will make every
reasonable effort to appoint individuals from the
Standing Judicial Panel to hear cases involving these kinds
of allegations.
Please refer to the relevant sections of the Faculty/
Student/Staff Handbook for detailed information on the
disciplinary processes. The College endeavors to
complete the disciplinary process within 30 days of the
date the complaint was referred by the investigator(s).
I. AMNESTY
The health and safety of every student at NYCC is of
utmost importance. NYCC recognizes that students who
have been drinking and/or using drugs (whether such use
is voluntary or involuntary) at the time that violence,
including but not limited to domestic violence, dating
violence, stalking, or sexual assault occurs may be hesitant
to report such incidents due to fear of potential
consequences for their own conduct. NYCC strongly
encourages students to report domestic violence, dating
violence, stalking, or sexual assault to NYCC officials. A
student bystander acting in good faith or a reporting
individual (including a complainant/victim) that discloses
any incident of domestic violence, dating violence,
A complaint against a non-community member (e.g., a
visitor to campus, an alum, a vendor or employee of
Chartwells) will be investigated but no formal policy or
procedure applies. The College may opt to ban the
non-community member from College property or take
other appropriate responsive measures.
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stalking or sexual assault to NYCC’s officials or law
enforcement will not be subject to NYCC’s code of
conduct action for violations of alcohol and/or drug use
policies occurring at or near the time of the commission
of the domestic violence, dating violence, stalking or
sexual assault. Notwithstanding the foregoing, NYCC
reserves the right to implement measures to protect the
health and safety of students (including but not limited to
requiring substance abuse treatment and testing) and will
comply with any obligations it may have to provide
information to licensing authorities.
N. POLICY COMPLIANCE
The Title IX Coordinator has overall responsibility for
the College’s institutional compliance with Title IX.
Assistant and Deputy Coordinators assist the
Coordinator. Any person with a concern about the
College’s handling of a particular matter should contact
Magdalen Kellogg
Vice President of Enrollment Management
Title IX Coordinator
mkellogg@nycc.edu, 315-568-3065
J. ACADEMIC FREEDOM
Holly Waye
Director of Student Life
Assistant Title IX Coordinator
hwaye@nycc.edu , 315-568-3053;
NYCC is a graduate institution at which academic
freedom is necessary and valued. NYCC will not construe
this policy to prevent or penalize a statement, opinion,
theory, or idea offered within the bounds of legitimate,
relevant, and responsible teaching and learning.
Carol Faivre
Assistant Director of Student Life
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
cfaivre@nycc.edu, 315-568-3047; or
K. CLERY ACT COMPLIANCE
Christine McDermott
Human Resources Manager
Deputy Title IX Coordinator
cmcdermott@nycc.edu, 315-568-3109
The College is required to include for statistical reporting
purposes the occurrence of certain incidents in its Annual
Security Report (ASR). Names of individuals involved in
incidents are not reported or disclosed in ASRs. In the
case of an emergency or ongoing dangerous situation, the
College will issue a timely warning to the campus. In such
circumstances, the name of the alleged perpetrator may be
disclosed to the community, but the name of the
victim/complainant will not be disclosed.
The U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil
Rights is a federal agency responsible for ensuring
compliance with Title IX. OCR may be contacted at 400
Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100,
(800) 421-3481.
L. OTHER POLICIES
O. STUDENTS’ BILL OF RIGHTS
A particular situation may potentially invoke one or more
College policies or processes. The College reserves the
right to determine the most applicable policy or process
and to utilize that policy or process.
All students have the right to:
1. Make a report to local law enforcement and/or state
police;
M. DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY
2. Have disclosures of domestic violence, dating
violence, stalking, and sexual assault treated seriously;
Any person or title authorized by this policy to act or
make a decision may designate his/her authority to
another when necessary to avoid a conflict of interest or
for any other reason.
3. Make a decision about whether or not to disclose a
crime or violation and participate in the judicial or
conduct process and/or criminal justice process free
from pressure by NYCC;
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4. Participate in a process that is fair, impartial, and
provides adequate notice and a meaningful
opportunity to be heard;
2. NYCC Policies
a.
5. Be treated with dignity and to receive from the
institution courteous, fair, and respectful health care
and counseling services, where available;
Alcohol
i.
6. Be free from any suggestion that the reporting
individual is at fault when these crimes and violations
are committed, or should have acted in a different
manner to avoid such crimes or violations;
7. Describe the incident to as few institution
representatives as practicable and not be required to
unnecessarily repeat a description of the incident;
New York Chiropractic College expects all
members of its community to comply with
New York State laws governing the sale, use
and distribution of alcoholic beverages, and
confers no immunity from federal, state or
local laws. Students, staff and faculty are
encouraged to know the applicable laws and
take measures that prevent alcohol abuse.
ii. New York Chiropractic College’s alcoholic
beverage policies are based on the principles
of freedom within the context of individual
and community responsibility. They are
consistent with the College’s noncustodial
relationship to its students. Persons are not
to be on the campus or at College events in
an intoxicated state. The alcohol policies
listed below are designed in accordance with
other College policies and state laws. Specific
policies regarding the serving of alcoholic
beverages in the context of events hosted
within the residence halls are to be found
under Residence Life.
8. Be protected from retaliation by NYCC, any student,
the accused and/or the respondent, and/or their
friends, family and acquaintances within the
jurisdiction of NYCC;
9. Access to at least one level of appeal of a
determination;
10. Be accompanied by an advisor of choice who may
assist and advise a reporting individual, accused, or
respondent throughout the judicial or conduct
process including during all meetings and hearings
related to such process; and
iii. The purchase, sale, distribution,
consumption, possession, or transportation
of alcoholic beverages by anyone under the
age of 21 is prohibited.
11. Exercise civil rights and practice of religion without
interference by the investigative, criminal justice, or
judicial or conduct process of NYCC.
iv. The possession of alcoholic beverages in
residence hall rooms is forbidden, except by
students and their guests who are 21 years or
older.
IX. General Policies in Compliance
with State and Federal Law
v. Drinking and/or possessing alcoholic
beverages on College property (other than in
student rooms) is prohibited except at
registered events. These events must be
registered with and approved by the Director
of Student Life.
A. DRUG AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE
1. Introduction
New York Chiropractic College, in compliance with the
Drug Free Workplace Act and the Drug Free Schools and
Communities Act, has adopted policies regarding alcohol
and drug possession and abuse. The College is prepared
to implement these policies and to uphold any local, state
and federal regulations in support of substance-abuse
awareness and enforcement by imposing disciplinary
actions on students, faculty and staff.
vi. In order to be served alcohol at a college
event, a picture ID card that demonstrates
proof of age must be presented.
vii. NYCC’s food service vendor must serve or
sell the alcoholic beverages at any College
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function where the sale of alcohol has been
requested and approved.
information listed below. If you would prefer, you may
contact the Student Life Office and they can provide you
this information in paper format. The Student Life Office
may be reached at 315-568-3053 or e-mail
studentlife@nycc.edu.
b. Drugs
The unlawful possession, manufacture,
distribution, use, conveyance, sale, or purchase
of controlled substances or marijuana, as defined
and prohibited by state and federal law, is
expressly prohibited on College property or at
College functions. Violators will be subject to
disciplinary and/or legal action including,
without limitation, expulsion and/or criminal
prosecution.
Information items can be accessed through the Student
Portal.
3. Personal and Family Treatment Services
Confidential counseling and/or referral services for a
complete range of needs including academic, personal,
marital, relationship, spiritual, stress and substance
use/abuse are available through the Counseling Services
office. NYCC students and family members and/or their
immediate significant others can schedule appointments
with counselors by calling extension 3064. Counseling
appointments may also be made on a walk-in basis; or, for
additional confidentiality, appointments may be made by
inserting a written request into a sealed envelope and
placing it under the door of the Counseling Services
office, Room LL 7B in the Library/Anatomy Building.
Written requests must include the requester’s name,
phone number and/or e-mail address, and best times to
call.
Any student who desires counseling or other personal
services off campus may access the resources listed
below. It is suggested that students and/or their family
members or significant others first make contact with
NYCC’s Counseling Services so that a more direct and
informed referral can be made.
B. FEDERAL STUDENT CONSUMER
INFORMATION NOTICE
This notice is a requirement under the federal Higher
Education Opportunity Act of 2008. Higher education
institutions receiving federal funds must send an annual
notice to disclose and/or provide the means to access the
information items below. It is expected that you will
become familiar with all the policies, resources, and
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
Illegal File-Sharing and Downloading Policy (under
the left menu “Consumer Information”)

Annual Notification of Rights under the Family
Education Rights and Privacy Act

Campus Crime and Safety Report (under the left
menu “Consumer Information”)

Discrimination, Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Prevention Policy (Student Guide, pages 152-160)

Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policies,
Prevention and Treatment Services (Student Guide,
pages 160-161)

Tuition and Cost of Attendance Budgets (NYCC
website FA section)

Financial Aid Programs Information (College
Catalog, pages 18-25)

Withdrawal process (Student Portal “How do I….”)

Refund Policy (College Catalog, pages 16-17)

College Accreditation (College Catalog, pages 7-8)

State Education Contact Information (located on left
menu “Consumer Information”)

Title IX (Civil Rights Act) Brochure

Academic Programs Offered (College Catalog, pages
5-7)

Academic Transfer Credit Policies; Articulation
Agreements (College Catalog: DC, pages 34-36;
AOM, page 60; MSACN, page 77; MSHAPI, page 82)
Emergency Telephone Numbers
Name of Service, Agency or Office
Phone Number
Community Resources
New York State Police
Emergency
Office
Seneca County Sheriff’s Office
Emergency
Office
Seneca Falls Police Department
Emergency
Office
North Seneca Ambulance
Emergency
Office
Seneca Falls Volunteer Fire Dept.
Emergency
Office
Clifton Springs Hospital Mental Health Lifeline
911
315-539-9238
911
315-539-9241
911
315-568-5555
911
315-539-5001
911
315-539-9241
800-310-1160
Geneva General Hospital
Safe Harbors of the Finger Lakes
Hotline
Office
Domestic Violence (Ontario/Seneca County)
Suicide Prevention Hotline
Legal Assistance of the Finger Lakes
Alcoholics Anonymous Hotline (Seneca County)
315-787-4000
800-247-7273
315-781-1093
800-695-0390
800-273-TALK
315-781-1465
315-789-5955
Campus Emergency Telephone Numbers*
Security Office
Director of Student Life and Title IX Coordinator
Director of Counseling Services
Director of Facilities
Human Resources
315-568-3022**
315-568-3053
315-568-3064
315-568-3025
315-568-3105
* From a campus phone, the four-digit extension can be used.
** If an emergency occurs after office hours, contact the Security office, who will contact the
appropriate College personnel, who will then take care of the situation or return your call.
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b. Rubella (German Measles)
C. IMMUNIZATION
Vaccinations must have been given on or after
the first birthday.
New York State law requires that all students born on or
after January 1, 1957, demonstrate proof of immunity
against measles, mumps, and rubella. For a student at
NYCC, proof of immunization is a requirement for
attendance unless a valid reason for exemption from the
law due to medical contraindication or religious beliefs is
provided. Anyone who has received a single vaccination
for measles will be required to obtain a second measles
vaccination.
Vaccinations must not have been given
concomitantly with IG or ISG.
c. Mumps
Vaccinations must have been given on or after
the first birthday.
The College has prepared an Immunization Report Form
that must be completed and signed by a physician or other
appropriate public health official. The law indicates that
no student can be allowed to remain in attendance at
NYCC in excess of 30 days unless the required
documentation has been provided to the College.
Vaccinations must not have been given
concomitantly with IG or ISG.
3. Exemptions from Immunization Requirement
Date of birth before 1/1/57; or
1. Certificate of Immunization
Genuine and sincere religious beliefs that are contrary
to the practices required by NYSPHL 2165 (these
beliefs must rise to a level of ultimate concern, be
held as a matter of conscience, and pervade the
student’s life to the point of causing him/her to
disregard his/her own self-interest); or Certified
medical contraindication until such time that
immunization is no longer found to be
contraindicated.
A “Certificate of Immunization” means one of the
following:
A document, prepared by the health practitioner who
administers an immunization, that specifies the
products administered and the dates of
administration; or
A physician-verified history of disease and/or
laboratory evidence of immunity; or
If an outbreak of measles, mumps or rubella occurs on
campus, students who have received religious conviction
or medical exemptions and students who are in the
process of completing immunization requirements may
be excluded from attending classes and residing on
campus.
An immunization record submitted by the institution
or school that the student previously attended, which
specifies the products administered and the dates of
administration, the source of which was a certificate
of immunization from a health practitioner.
4. Meningitis
2. Vaccinations
a.
NYCC is required to maintain a record of the following
for each student:
Measles (Rubeola)
A response to receipt of meningococcal disease and
vaccine information signed by the student or
student’s parent or guardian. This must include
information on the availability and cost of
meningococcal meningitis vaccine (Menomune™);
and either
Both vaccinations must have occurred after
1967. The first vaccination must have been given
on or after the first birthday. The second
vaccination must have been given on or after 15
months of age. Vaccinations must not have been
given concomitantly with IG or ISG.
a.
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A record of meningococcal meningitis
immunization within the past 10 years; or
b. An acknowledgement of meningococcal disease
risks and refusal of meningococcal meningitis
immunization signed by the student or student’s
parent or guardian.
phone, the four-digit extension can be used.) For
enhanced security and safety, security cameras are placed
and clearly identified in various locations throughout the
campus.
D. MAINTENANCE OF PUBLIC ORDER
H. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES AND
EVACUATION
NYCC is committed to protecting the rights of students,
faculty, staff and others who use the College campus.
Disruption of public order is a violation of the Student
Code of Conduct and Ethics (see Section VII.C), and is
defined as the “disruption or obstruction of teaching,
research, administration, disciplinary proceedings, other
College activities, including its public-service functions on
or off campus, or other authorized non-College activities,
when the act occurs on College premises.” A student who
disrupts public order will be subject to the College’s
judicial process. In addition, the College reserves the right
to involve local law authorities if a disruption continues
after warning the student(s) involved.
Students, staff and faculty may voluntarily register for
emergency notifications to be sent via text message
and/or e-mail through the TextCaster service. This
service is used strictly for emergency notifications and
closing or delays due to weather that affect the main
campus or any health center locations.
Evacuation Procedures are posted near the entrances of
each building, including the Residence Halls. In the event
of an emergency evacuation, individuals must follow
appropriate instructions.
I. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY
E. COPYRIGHT POLICY
1. Purpose
It is the intent of New York Chiropractic College that all
members of the College community comply with the
provisions of the United States Copyright Law (Title 17,
United States Code, Section 101, et seq.). The
responsibility for securing written copyright clearance
rests with individuals. Members of the College
community who willfully disregard the copyright policy
do so at their own risk and assume all liability.
The purpose of this Policy is to establish procedures for
the receipt and handling by NYCC of: (a) complaints or
the reporting of concerns with respect to any illegal
conduct at NYCC or any violation of an established
policy of NYCC; and (b) the confidential submission by
NYCC trustees, employees or volunteers of such
complaints or concerns.
2. Procedures
F. CAMPUS SAFETY, SECURITY, AND FIRE
REPORT
Submission and Receipt of Complaints and
Concerns. Any complaints or concerns regarding illegal
Statistical information related to the College campus
safety, security, and fire safety is located in the Office of
Student Life. Additional information is available pursuant
to New York State Penal law at
www.assembly.state.ny.us. Also, see NYCC website for
more information.
conduct at NYCC or the violation of an established
NYCC policy may be submitted to the Vice President of
Finance and Administrative Services of NYCC (“Vice
President of Finance and Administrative Services”).
Upon receipt of a complaint or concern, the Vice
President of Finance and Administrative Services, with
assistance of legal counsel or other advisors as deemed
appropriate, shall (a) determine if the complaint or
concern actually pertains to a matter covered by this
Policy, (b) acknowledge receipt of the communication to
the sender, and (c) develop an appropriate plan for
addressing the complaint or concern. If the complaint or
concern involves the Vice President of Finance and
Administrative Services so as to present a conflict, these
G. SECURITY
The Security Office is located on the lower level of the
Administration Building. It is open 24 hours a day. To
contact Security, call 315-568-3022. (From a campus
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duties shall be performed by the President of NYCC or
his or her designee. The Vice President of Finance and
Administrative Services shall promptly forward any
complaint or concern related to accounting matters to the
Chair of the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees of
NYCC (“Audit Committee”). The Vice President of
Finance and Administrative Services may direct
complaints or concerns that do not involve accounting
matters to other appropriate NYCC Board committees,
Senior Staff, Human Resources employees, or other
employees and/or outside legal, accounting or other
advisors, as appropriate, to review or conduct an
investigation for determining appropriate action. With
respect to each complaint or concern that is received by
the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
pursuant to this Policy, the Vice President of Finance and
Administrative Services shall promptly provide in writing
to the President of NYCC and the Chair of the Audit
Committee a description of (i) such complaint or concern,
and (ii) which person(s) or committee(s) will be
responsible for reviewing such complaint or concern.
After the review of such complaint or concern has been
completed by the applicable person(s) or committee(s),
the Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
(or his or her designee) shall promptly provide in writing
to the President of NYCC and the Chair of the Audit
Committee a summary of the results of that review and
any action recommended as a result of such review. With
respect to each complaint or concern that is received by
the Chair of the Audit Committee pursuant to this
paragraph of the Policy, the Chair of the Audit
Committee shall decide whether the Audit Committee
will review that complaint or concern and/or take any
other action regarding that complaint or concern.
consistent with the need to conduct an adequate
investigation and review.
Submission of Complaints Directly to the President
of NYCC or the Audit Committee. Complaints or
concerns that involve alleged acts or omissions of the
Vice President of Finance and Administrative Services
may be submitted directly to the President of NYCC or
the Chair of the Audit Committee (in lieu of submission
to the Vice President of Finance and Administrative
Services as described above). Upon receipt of any such
complaint or concern, the President of NYCC or the
Audit Committee shall investigate the matter and take
corrective action (if necessary) as provided in this Policy.
In order to be acted upon, any such complaint or concern
should include sufficient information for the President of
NYCC or the Audit Committee to investigate and to
determine whether it is valid and was made in good faith.
If on preliminary examination the allegation is judged to
be wholly without substance or merit, or not made in
good faith, the allegation may be dismissed. The President
of NYCC or the Audit Committee may enlist employees
of NYCC and/or outside legal, accounting or other
advisors, as appropriate, to conduct any investigation of
complaints or concerns, including alleged acts or
omissions by the Vice President of Finance and
Administrative Services. With respect to each complaint
or concern that is received by the President of NYCC
pursuant to this Policy and that has not also been received
by the Chair of the Audit Committee, the President of
NYCC (or his or her designee) shall promptly provide to
the Chair of the Audit Committee a description of (a)
such complaint or concern, and (b) which person(s) or
committee(s) will be responsible for reviewing such
complaint or concern. After the review of such complaint
or concern has been completed by the applicable
person(s) or committee(s), the President of NYCC (or his
or her designee) shall promptly provide in writing to the
Chair of the Audit Committee a summary of the results of
that review and any action recommended as a result of
such review. With respect to each complaint or concern
that is received by the Chair of the Audit Committee
pursuant to this paragraph of the Policy, the Chair of the
Audit Committee shall decide whether the Audit
Committee will review that complaint or concern and/or
take any other action regarding that complaint or concern.
Confidential Complaints. Any NYCC trustee,
employee or volunteer may submit complaints or
concerns covered by this Policy and ask that they be
handled on a confidential basis. If confidential treatment
is desired, the complaint or concern shall be set forth in
writing and forwarded to the Vice President of Finance
and Administrative Services in a sealed envelope labeled
with a legend such as: "Confidential – Submitted Pursuant to
Whistleblower Policy." The complaint or concern must
identify the trustee, employee or volunteer -- anonymous
complaints will not be accepted. Any confidential
submission received by the Vice President of Finance and
Administrative Services shall be promptly reviewed and
referred in the manner described above. While
confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, reasonable steps to
protect confidentiality, when requested, will be taken
Retaliation Prohibited. No person who submits a
complaint or reports a concern in good faith under this
Policy shall be subject to retaliation, intimidation,
discrimination, harassment or, in the case of an employee,
adverse employment consequences as a result of such
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submission or report. NYCC will not discharge, demote,
suspend, threaten, or retaliate in any manner against any
employee with respect to their terms and conditions of
employment based upon the actions of such employee
with respect to good faith reporting of complaints or
concerns regarding matters covered by this Policy. NYCC
will not threaten or retaliate in any manner against any
trustee, employee or volunteer based upon any lawful
actions of such trustee, employee or volunteer with
respect to good faith reporting of complaints or concerns
regarding matters covered by this Policy.
non-compliance will be referred to the appropriate
campus student conduct or employee supervisory system
for resolution. Repeated violations will be subject to
disciplinary action.
Understanding the addictive nature of tobacco use, the
College will make every reasonable effort to assist those
employees and students who wish to stop using tobacco.
Students and employees can access cessation treatment
and resources by contacting the Campus Health Center.
Support and/or resources can also be found through the
College’s Counseling Services office. For additional
information, please visit the NY Quits website at
http://www.nysmokefree.com/default.aspx.
Recordkeeping. The Audit Committee, with the
assistance of NYCC personnel, shall retain as a part of its
records a log of any complaints or concerns regarding
matters submitted pursuant to this Policy, tracking the
receipt, investigation and resolution of such matters. A
copy of this Policy shall be distributed to all trustees,
employees, and volunteers who provide substantial
services to NYCC.
B. BULLETIN BOARD POSTING POLICY
Administration of the Bulletin Board Posting Policy is the
responsibility of the Office of Student Life. Individuals
using College posting space should contact that office
with questions and problems related to this policy. All
decisions regarding posting of materials on campus rest
with the Office of Student Life. Approval for posting any
materials is granted by the Director of Student Life.
Postings are not allowed on/in bathrooms, doors,
windows, walls, lockers or furniture. Exceptions to this
policy are notices dealing with college-designated events
and/or emergencies and must be approved by the
Director of Student Life.
X. General College Policies
A. SMOKING
New York Chiropractic College is committed to
providing a safe and healthy campus and to promote the
health and wellbeing of its faculty, staff and students.
Motivated by our mission and identity as a natural health
care educational institution coupled with our desire to
provide a healthy environment, New York Chiropractic
College will become a tobacco-free organization.
1. College Information and Administrative Memos
(Administrative Use Only)
Locations:
It is the policy of the College to prohibit the smoking
and/or use of all forms of tobacco products on all College
premises. For this policy, tobacco products include, but
are not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, pipes, chewing
tobacco, e-cigarettes, vaping devices and other smokeless
tobacco products. This policy applies to all employees,
faculty, students, staff, vendors, and visitors of New York
Chiropractic College. College premises is defined as all
areas and buildings on all property owned or operated by
the College, which includes the Cayuga Links golf course,
and all vehicles owned or leased by the College.
Across from mailroom, ground floor of
Administration Building
One at each of the College health centers
The bulletin boards listed above are used to provide
general information (communitywide announcements,
policy and procedure statements, etc.), and to eliminate
the need to put paper announcements into every mailbox.
Students are responsible to keep informed through
periodic review of the boards. Lack of knowledge is not
an excuse for failure to comply with policies and
procedures.
Policy non-compliance will prompt an initial educational
reminder regarding the policy. Repeated
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2. General Information
5. Banners
Locations:
The Office of Student Life may grant special permission
to display banners to campus organizations or offices,
subject to the following provisions:
Next to ATM machine, ground floor of
Administration Building
Prior approval must be obtained from the Office of
Student Life. The office shall determine the
acceptable banner size and the length of time a
banner shall remain in place.
End of tunnel, outside of Anatomy Lab (LL09)
Academic Building I (south of Room 202)
Individuals and groups are welcome to post materials on
these information boards upon approval from the Office
of Student Life. Materials must be appropriate for a
college campus, must not advertise activities or events
that are illegal or violate the College’s policies (see
Solicitation Policy), and must include the name and
sponsor of an act or event. Materials not in compliance
will be removed without notification.
The sponsoring organization must remove the banner
within two working days following completion of the
event that it promoted.
Any group, individual or organization hanging a banner
will be responsible for damages caused by either the
banner, its installation, or its removal.
6. Sanctions
Only one poster may be posted per bulletin board.
Posters may not be larger than 14” x 22”, nor may fliers
exceed 11” x 14”.
Individuals or groups who do not comply with the above
guidelines or who, without authorization, remove
materials placed by other individuals or groups may be
denied permission to post materials and may be subject to
disciplinary action.
3. Events Bulletin Boards
Locations:
Outside of South Dining Hall
C. CHILDREN
Outside of Campus Health Center (south side) - #16
Children of students are not permitted in classes or
laboratories. Unattended children are not permitted in
academic or administrative buildings on campus.
Academic III, by Room 111
Outside of Academic III Lobby (south side)
These boards are for the posting of general campus
events such as club meetings, special social events, etc. All
posters must be approved by the Office of Student Life.
Posters not having approval will be removed.
D. DRESS REGULATIONS
Students are expected to maintain a reasonably
professional appearance when engaged in academic
activities. The following exemplify garments that present
an unprofessional appearance and should not be worn in
class: tank tops, cut off T-shirts, ripped jeans or cutoff
jeans shorts, spandex biking shorts, beachwear, hats or
bandannas. Appropriate footwear must be worn in all
academic and administrative buildings.
4. Off-Campus Housing Boards
Location: Academic I, near Student Life
Information regarding housing opportunities both locally
and within off-campus health center areas is posted on
these boards. Additional information normally is available
in the Office of Student Life.
The dress regulations of the on-campus and off-campus
health centers are communicated to students when they
enter these phases of the program.
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E. FUNDRAISING POLICY
G. PARKING
In order to avoid fundraising conflicts and confusion,
proper coordination and advance approval for such
activities are required.
All students who wish to park on campus are required to
obtain a parking permit. New parking permits are issued
through the Facilities office, Room L01 Administration
Building. Possession or use of another person’s permit
will subject the holder to disciplinary action.
All student organizations must obtain appropriate
authorization from the organization’s Advisor and the
Director of Student Life before holding fundraising
events to support their activities.
Parking for residence hall occupants is available in lots
immediately adjacent to the halls. Parking for off-campus
students is available in Lot J, across from the Academic
III Building; Lot E, adjacent to the Academic II Building;
Lot B, adjacent to the Library – except for “Reserved”
areas; Lot F, adjacent to the Health & Fitness Center; and
Lot G, at the south end of campus.
All fundraising activities conducted by students on behalf
of or in the name of the College shall be subject to the
approval of the Director of Student Life and the office of
Enrollment Management. Furthermore, grants or gifts to
the College may not be accepted unless approved by the
office of Enrollment Management. In addition, members
of the NYCC community may not solicit funds off
campus on behalf of any organization unless prior
approval is received from the offices of Student Life and
Enrollment Management.
Seneca Falls Health Center Parking Lot D is reserved for
patients. Health Center personnel and Oneida Hall
residents with special permits which are obtained from
the office of Student Life are also allowed to use this lot in
the designated spaces.
It is inappropriate and unlawful for anyone to use the
College name, logo, seal, emblem or any other trademarks
or service marks of the College without the written
permission of the College.
Lot A, adjacent to the Administration Building, is
reserved for faculty, staff and visitor use Monday through
Friday, 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Students may only use Lot A
outside of these regular business hours.
F. IDENTIFICATION CARDS
Improper parking or failure to register a vehicle with the
Facilities office will result in fines. These fines must be
paid prior to registration or graduation.
Students are required to obtain and carry a photo ID card
at all times. ID cards are obtained through the Facilities
office, located in Room L01 of the Administration
Building, during the hours of 8:30 AM to 12:00 noon, and
1:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Lost ID cards should be returned to
the Security office, located in the Facilities office.
Replacement ID cards will be issued upon presentation of
a receipt for $10 from the Bursar’s office.
Fines are payable in the Facilities office or Bursar’s office.
Anyone appealing a parking fine must do so in writing
within ten business days from the date the ticket was
issued. The appeals procedure is outlined in NYCC’s
Traffic and Parking Regulations, which each student is
given in the orientation packet. Extra copies are available
in the Facilities office.
The photo ID card is used as verification of identity, a
Library card, and a meal-plan card for Dining Services;
and for entry into and utilization of the Health & Fitness
Center.
Students, faculty, staff, and visitors park their vehicles on
the campus of New York Chiropractic College at their
own risk. New York Chiropractic College is not
responsible for any damage, whether caused by an act of
God or other means, including, but not limited to, theft,
vandalism, motor vehicle crash, etc., that occurs to any
vehicle operated or parked on the New York Chiropractic
College campus at any time.
The Code of Student Conduct and Ethics addresses
violations involving the misuse and unauthorized use of
student ID cards. (See Section VII.C.)
Any person requesting assistance (jump-starting vehicle,
lockout, etc.) with their vehicle from any College
employee or contracted service, such as Seneca Security,
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agrees to hold the College and/or the contracted service
and their employees harmless from any damages that may
occur as the result of their rendering of aid.
regarding cancellation of instructional and/or health
center activities. The college may choose to delay the start
of classes or opening of health centers until a later time in
the day, if weather conditions indicate that safe travel can
be resumed. In such instances, appropriate
announcements will be made through the media (see
below). At NYCC, the day begins at 8:00 a.m. Therefore,
in the event of a two-hour delay, students, faculty and
staff are to report at 10 a.m. to the location where they
would normally be at that time. When the College decides
to cancel instructional/health center activities in Seneca
Falls, the Health & Fitness Center and Library will close.
Other scheduled activities will be cancelled as well. Food
service will be operational for campus residents who
choose to remain on campus.
H. SOLICITATION POLICY
Solicitation and sale of chiropractic supplies, instructional
services, or of any items that compete directly or
indirectly with the NYCC Bookstore are prohibited on
the NYCC campus. This statement applies to faculty,
students, staff, administration and off-campus vendors.
Marketing of credit cards on campus is also prohibited.
All student organizations must obtain appropriate
authorization from the organization’s Advisor and the
Director of Student Life or his/her designee for
solicitation activities. Students who wish to sell goods or
services on campus must secure approval from the Office
of Student Life.
When decisions are made to cancel or delay
instructional/health center activities, local public radio
and TV stations will be notified immediately, and
information will be disseminated through these media.
Students who have registered for the TextCaster
emergency notification system will receive a text message
and/or e-mail as soon as closing or delay information
becomes available. Additionally, information regarding
the status of instructional/health center activities at
Seneca Falls may be obtained by calling the College at
315/568-3833, which is the only telephone on campus
that will automatically provide information regarding the
status of College operations. This phone line is dedicated
solely to opening and closing and will be operating 24
hours a day, seven days a week. Other locations should
not be contacted, as this will only delay getting the
information.
Violators of the College’s solicitation policy are subject to
disciplinary action, which may include restitution to the
College for any lost income resulting from unauthorized
vending or solicitation.
I. SNOW CLOSING
New York Chiropractic College rarely cancels classes or
health center operations due to inclement weather, and
indeed it is the policy of NYCC to make every effort to
remain open at all times. A decision to cancel classes
and/or health center operations is made by the President
of the College or his/her designee in his/her absence.
The following media will announce cancellation and/or
delayed starts:
Students who are not comfortable with weather/travel
conditions may choose not to report for class and/or
health center activities; however, normal student
attendance policies will be in effect when classes and/or
health center operations are in session.
ALL LOCATIONS:
Students who have registered for the TextCaster
emergency notification system will receive a text
message and/or e-mail as soon as closing or delay
information becomes available.
Nevertheless, if out-of-town severe weather conditions
prevent safe travel for students who reside at a distance
on a day when classes and/or health center operations are
in session, faculty may give consideration regarding
attendance and provide relief by way of a make-up
examination, if one has been administered on the day in
question.
SENECA FALLS CAMPUS & ROCHESTER HC:
Radio Stations
In most cases of actual or pending severe weather
conditions, the College will make a decision by 5:30 AM
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Seneca Falls
1110 AM
Geneva
98.5 FM, 1240 AM
Auburn
99.3 FM, 1590 AM
Canandaigua
1550 AM
Syracuse
94.5 FM, B104.7 FM, 106.9 FM,
107.9 FM, 620 AM
Rochester
95.1 FM, 100.5 FM, 1180 AM
appropriate faculty or staff member as soon as possible. If
desired, Student Life and Human Resources personnel
are available to serve as informal counselors and/or
mediators and often can assist in defining and resolving
such complaints. If efforts to resolve a complaint
informally are not successful, the student may pursue a
formal grievance through the following procedures:
Formal Grievance Procedures
Television Stations
Syracuse
Channels 3, 5, 9
Rochester
Channels 10, 13, 14
Website
www.fingerlakes1.com
LEVITTOWN HC:
Radio:
Television:
DEPEW HC:
Television:
1. The student may file a formal, written grievance.
The grievance should be submitted, in writing, to the
Director of Student Life, who will direct the
grievance to the appropriate NYCC official for
resolution. In circumstances where the grievance is
related the Office of Student Life, the student may
file a formal, written grievance. The grievance should
be submitted, in writing, to the Vice President of
Enrollment Management, who will direct the
grievance to the appropriate NYCC official for
resolution.
WKJY FM 98.3,
WHLI AM 1100
News 12 Long Island,
TV Channel 12
2. The identified NYCC official or his/her designee (the
“Initial Reviewer”) will investigate the grievance, and
notify the student in writing of a decision regarding
resolution of the grievance within a reasonable period
of time.
WGRZ TV Channel 2,
WIBV Channel 4,
WKBW Channel 7
3. The student may appeal the Initial Reviewer’s
decision in writing to the Executive Vice President
and Provost, whose decision will be final. In
reviewing the appeal, the Executive Vice President
and Provost shall review the existing documentation
with respect to the grievance, and may (but shall not
be required to) confer with the student, the Initial
reviewer, and any other involved parties or witnesses.
In the event that the Executive Vice President and
Provost determines that the appellant has established
a valid basis for appeal, the Executive Vice President
and Provost has discretion to take action consistent
with that determination. That may include, without
limitation, remanding the matter in whole or in part
to the Initial Reviewer, or to a new reviewer, or
modifying the original decision as appropriate.
(The hot line phone number for Seneca Falls
inclement weather information is 315/568-3833.)
J. STUDENT COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES
General
NYCC encourages regular and open communication
among students, staff, and faculty. This policy provides a
process for NYCC students to raise concerns regarding
the application and administration of NYCC rules,
procedures or regulations and, if a concern is not resolved
to a student’s satisfaction, to pursue a formal grievance.
Informal Complaint
Timing Considerations
Students who believe that they have been subjected to a
violation, misinterpretation, or inequitable application of
existing NYCC rules, procedures, or regulations, or a
failure to apply these rules, procedures, or regulations, are
encouraged to bring their concerns to the attention of the
There is no time limit for pursuing an informal complaint
or filing a formal grievance. However, the passage of time
may make the investigation and resolution of concerns
difficult. Individuals are therefore encouraged to raise
their concerns promptly.
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Recordkeeping
Contact information for State Agencies and information
on how to file complaints may be found:
A copy of the grievance, any decision of the Initial
Reviewer, and any decision of the Executive Vice
President and Provost, will be retained in the office of the
Executive Vice President and Provost for seven years
following the year in which the grievance is resolved.
Alabama
Alabama Commission on Higher Education
P.O. Box 302000
Montgomery, AL 36130
Consumer Complaint Information
Confidentiality
Alaska
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 110505
Juneau, AK 99811
Consumer Complaint Information
To the extent reasonably practical, information
concerning formal grievances will be kept confidential.
Staff and faculty investigating a formal grievance will
discuss it only with those who have a need to know
and/or who are needed to supply necessary information.
Alaska
Alaska Office of Attorney General –
Consumer Protection Unit
1031 W. Fourth Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
Email: attorney.general@alaska.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
Applicability
This policy (including without limitation the Grievance
Procedures) does not apply to matters that are subject to
review by other designated NYCC personnel or hearing
bodies (including without limitation sanctions for
violations of the Code of Student Conduct and Ethics).
Such matters are subject to review and resolution in
accordance with the procedures applicable to them. The
Executive Vice President and Provost shall have
discretion to determine whether this policy, or another
policy and/or procedure, applies and will be used for any
particular matter.
Arizona
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
1400 W. Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Consumer Complaint Information
Arkansas
Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board
114 east Capitol Ave
Little Rock, AR 72201
Email: ADHE_Info@adhe.edu
Consumer Complaint Information
Retaliation
No student who submits a complaint or files a grievance
in good faith under this policy shall be subject to
retaliation, intimidation, discrimination, or harassment as
a result of such submission or filing.
Arkansas
Arkansas State Board of Private Career Education
501 Woodlane, Suite 312S
Little Rock, AR 72201
Email: sbpce@arkansas.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
External Complaints
Students are encouraged to use the processes described in
this policy prior to complaining to an external agency.
Information on filing complaints with the New York
State Department of Education is available at:
http://www.highered.nysed.gov/ocue/spr/COMPLAI
NTFORMINFO.html.
California
California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 980818
W. Sacramento, CA 95798-0818
Email: bppe@dca.ca.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
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Colorado
Colorado Department of Higher Education
1560 Broadway, Suite 1600
Denver, CO 80202
Consumer Complaint Information
Hawaii
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs
Hawaii Post-secondary Education Authorization
Program
Leiopapa A Kamehameha Building
235 South Beretania St.
Honolulu, HI 96813
Consumer Complaint Information
Connecticut
Connecticut Office of Higher Education
61 Woodland Street
Hartford, CT 06105-2326
Consumer Complaint Information
Idaho
Idaho State Board of Education
P.O. Box 83720 650 West State Street
Boise, ID 83720-0037
Consumer Complaint Information
Connecticut
Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection
165 Capitol Ave, Room 110
Hartford, CT 06106
Email: trade.practices@ct.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
Illinois
Illinois Attorney General - Consumer Fraud Bureau
500 South Second Street
Springfield, IL 62706
(800)243-0618
Consumer Complaint Information
Delaware
Delaware Higher Education Office
The Townsend Building
401 Federal St. Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
302-735-4120
Email : dheo@doe.k12.de.us
Illinois
Illinois Board of Higher Education
431 East Adams, 2nd Floor
Springfield, IL 62701
(217)557-7359
Consumer Complaint Information
Delaware
Delaware Attorney General
820 N. French Street, 5th Floor
Wilmington, DE 19801
Consumer Complaint Information
Indiana
Board for Proprietary Education
Indiana Commission for Higher Education
101 West Ohio St., Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204
Consumer Complaint Information
District of Columbia
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
810 First Street, NE, 2nd Floor
Washington, DC 20002
Consumer Complaint Information
Iowa
Iowa Student Aid Commission
430 East Grand Ave. 3rd FL
DesMoines, IA 50309
877-272-4456
Email: info@iowacollegeaid.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
Florida
Florida Commission on Independent Education
325 W. Gaines Street Suite 1414
Tallahassee, FL 32399
Email: commissioner@fldoe.org
Consumer Complaint Information
Kansas
Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson Street Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612-1368
Consumer Complaint Information
Georgia
Georgia Nonpublic Postsecondary Education
Commission
2082 E Exchange Pl. #220
Tucker, GA 30084-5334
Consumer Complaint Information
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Kentucky
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
1024 Capital Center Dr #320
Frankfort, KY 40601-7512
Michigan
Dept. of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs
Bureau of Commercial Services, Licensing Division
Proprietary School Unit
PO Box 30714
Lansing, Michigan 48909
Consumer Complaint Information
Kentucky
Kentucky Commission on Proprietary Education
Capital Plaza Tower, Room 303
500 Mero St.
Frankfort, KY 40601
Consumer Complaint Information
Minnesota
Minnesota Office of Higher Education
1450 Energy Park Drive, Suite 350
St. Paul, MN 55108-5227
Consumer Complaint Information
Louisiana
Louisiana Board of Regents
P.O. Box 3677
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677
Consumer Complaint Information
Minnesota
Minnesota Attorney General's Office
1400 Bremer Tower 445 Minnesota Street
St. Paul, MN 55101
Consumer Complaint Information
Maine
Maine Department of Education
23 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0023
207-624-6846
Mississippi
Mississippi Commission on College Accreditation
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Consumer Complaint Information
Maine
Maine Attorney General
6 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333
Consumer Complaint Information
Mississippi
Commission of Proprietary Schools and
College Registration
3825 Ridgewood Road
Jackson, MS 39211-6453
Consumer Complaint Information
Maryland
Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 N. Liberty St., 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201
Consumer Complaint Information
Missouri
Missouri Department of Higher Education
205 Jefferson Street P.O. Box 1469
Jefferson City, MO 65102
Consumer Complaint Information
Email: info@dhe.mo.gov
Maryland
Maryland Attorney General
200 St. Paul Place
Baltimore, MD 21202
(410)528-8662
Email: consumer@oag.state.md.us
Consumer Complaint Information
Montana
Montana Board of Regents
2500 Broadway Street P.O Box 203201
Helena, MT 59620-3201
Consumer Complaint Information
Massachusetts
Massachusetts Board of Higher Education
One Ashburton Place, Room 1401
Boston, MA 02108
Consumer Complaint Information
Montana
Montana Office of Consumer Protection
2225 11th Avenue, P.O. Box 200151
Helena, MT 59620-0151
Email: contactocp@mt.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
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Nebraska
Nebraska Coordinating Commission for
Postsecondary Education
P.O. Box 95005
Lincoln, NE 68509-5005
Consumer Complaint Information
New Jersey
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
PO Box 45025
Newark, NJ 07101
Consumer Complaint Information
New Mexico
New Mexico Higher Education Department
2048 Galisteo
Santa Fe, NM 87505
Consumer Complaint Information
Nebraska
Nebraska Department of Education –
Investigations Office
301 Centennial Mall South, P.O. Box 98987
Lincoln, NE 68509-4987
Consumer Complaint Information
New York
New York Office of College and University Evaluation
5 North Mezzanine
Albany, NY 12234
Email: ocueinfo@mail.nysed.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
Nebraska
Nebraska Attorney General –
Consumer Protection Division
2115 State Capitol
Lincoln, NE 68509
(800)727-6432
Consumer Complaint Information
New York
New York State Department of State
5 Empire State Plaza - Suite 2101
Albany, NY 12223-1556
Consumer Complaint Information
Nevada
Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education
8778 South Maryland Parkway Suite 115
Las Vegas, NV 89123
Consumer Complaint Information
North Carolina
Community College System Office of
Proprietary School Services
200 West Jones Street
Raleigh, NC 27603
New Hampshire
New Hampshire Department of Education
Higher Education Commission
101 Pleasant St.
Concord, NH 03301
Consumer Complaint Information
North Carolina
North Carolina Consumer Protection
Mail Service Center 9001
Raleigh, NC 27699-9001
Consumer Complaint Information
New Jersey
New Jersey Commission on Higher Education
20 West State St. 4th Floor
P.O. Box 542
Trenton, NJ 08625
Consumer Complaint Information
North Carolina
University of North Carolina General Administration
910 Raleigh Rd.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Consumer Complaint Information
New Jersey
New Jersey Department of Labor and
Workforce Development
Office of Oversight and Compliance
P.O. Box 055
Trenton, NJ 08625
Email: schoolapprovalunit@dol.state.nj.us
Consumer Complaint Information
North Dakota
North Dakota University System
Educational Technology and Distance Education
600 E. Boulevard Ave., Dept. 215
Bismarck, ND 58505
Consumer Complaint Information
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North Dakota
North Dakota Consumer Protection Division
1050 E Interstate Ave. Suite 200
Bismarck, ND 58503-5574
Consumer Complaint Information
Oregon
Oregon Department of Education –
Private Career Schools
255 Capitol Street NE
Salem, OR 97310-0203
Consumer Complaint Information
Ohio
Ohio State Board of Career Colleges and Schools
30 East Broad St., Suite 2481
Columbus, OH 43215
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Oregon
Oregon Attorney General - Consumer Protection
1162 Court St. NE
Salem, OR 97301-4096
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Ohio
Ohio Board of Regents
25 South Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215
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Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania Department of Education
333 Market Street
Harrisburg, PA 17126-0333
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Ohio
Ohio Attorney General - Consumer Protection
30 E. Broad St., 14th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215-3400
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Pennsylvania
Office of Attorney General –
Consumer Protection Bureau
14th Floor, Strawberry Square
Harrisburg, PA 17120
Consumer Complaint Information
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
655 Research Parkway, Suite 200
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Consumer Complaint Information
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Council on Higher Education
P.O. Box 1900
San Juan, PR 00910-1900
Oklahoma
Oklahoma State Board of Private Vocational Schools
3700 Classen Boulevard, Suite 250
Oklahoma City, OK 73118-2864
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico Department of Justice
P.O. Box 9020192
San Juan, PR 00902-0192
Oklahoma
Oklahoma Office of Attorney General
Consumer Protection Unit
313 NE 21st Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105
Consumer Complaint Information
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Board of Governors for Higher Education
80 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903
Consumer Complaint Information
Oregon
Oregon Office of Degree Authorization
1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100
Eugene, OR 97401
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Department of Attorney General
150 South Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
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South Carolina
South Carolina Commission on Higher Education
1122 Lady St. Suite 300
Columbia, SC 29201
Consumer Complaint Information
Vermont
Vermont Department of Education
120 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05620-2501
Consumer Complaint Information
South Dakota
South Dakota Secretary of State
306 E. Capitol Ave, Suite 204
Pierre, SD 57501-2545
Vermont
Vermont Attorney General's Office
109 State Street
Montpelier, VT 05609-1001
South Dakota
South Dakota Office of Attorney General
1302 E Hwy 14 Suite 1
Pierre, SD 57501-8053
Consumer Complaint Information
Virginia
State Council of Higher Education for Virginia
101 N. 14th Street
Richmond, VA 23219
Email: communications@schev.edu
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Tennessee
Tennessee Higher Education Commission
404 James Robertson Parkway, Suite 1900
Nashville, TN 37243
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Washington
Washington Student Achievement Council
P.O. Box 43430
Olympia, WA 98504-3430
Texas
Texas Workforce Commission –
Career Schools and Colleges
101 East 15th Street
Austin, TX 78778-0001
Consumer Complaint Information
Washington
Washington Workforce Training & Education
Coordinating Board
128 10th Avenue SW P.O. Box 43105
Olympia, WA 98504-3105
Email: workforce@wtb.wa.gov
Consumer Complaint Information
Texas
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
1200 E. Anderson Lane
Austin, TX 78752
Washington
Washington State Office of the Attorney General
1125 Washington Street SE P.O. Box 40100
Olympia, WA 98504-0100
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Texas
Office of the Attorney General - Consumer Protection
P.O. Box 12548
Austin, TX 78711-2548
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West Virginia
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
1018 Kanawha Blvd E., Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301-2800
Consumer Complaint Information
Utah
Utah Division of Consumer Protection
160 East 300 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Consumer Complaint Information
West Virginia
Community and Technical College System of
West Virginia
1018 Kanawha Blvd. E., Suite 700
Charleston, WV 25301
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West Virginia
West Virginia Office of the Attorney General
West Virginia State Capitol Building 1, Room 26-E
Charleston, WV 25305
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(www.militaryonesource.mil/voluntary-education?conten
t_id=274604) for more information about the VA
Principles of Excellence or to submit a complaint.
However, if you have any questions or encounter any
problems contacting the appropriate agency, please call
the College’s Office of Enrollment Management at
315-568-3065 for assistance.
Wisconsin
Wisconsin Education Approval Board
201 West Washington Ave. 3rd Floor
Madison, WI 53708
Email: eabmail@eab.state.wi.us
Consumer Complaint Information
XI. Student Life
A. STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Wyoming
Wyoming Department of Education
2300 Capitol Avenue, Hathaway Building, 2nd Floor
Cheyenne, WY 82002-0050
Consumer Complaint Information
A variety of student activities are planned throughout the
year to encourage balanced educational and social
programs. These are also held to foster student unity and
promote a relaxed atmosphere, as well as a cohesive and
supportive student body. The following is a sampling of
activities offered:
Wyoming
Attorney General's Office
123 Capitol Building, 200 W. 24th Street
Cheyenne, WY 82002
Consumer Complaint Information
1. Holiday Dinner
This gathering of students and staff is an informal event
held during the Fall trimester.
Military Personnel
Consumer Complaint Information
2. Guest Speakers
Veterans--GI Bill Feedback System
Various speakers related to chiropractic, acupuncture and
Oriental medicine, and other professions are brought to
campus each trimester to enrich the education of NYCC
students.
For students receiving Veterans benefits, NYCC’s official
point of contact to file a complaint is the Director of
Student Life located in the college’s Student Life Office.
A student may also submit a complaint directly to the
Veterans Administration (VA), if they believe that the
college is failing to follow the VA Principles of
Excellence. Visit the VA Website
(www.benefits.va.gov/gibill/feedback.asp) for more
information about the VA Principles of Excellence or to
submit a complaint.
3. Community Awareness Day
The annual event enables the Campus Community to get
to know local businesses and non-profit agencies from
the Seneca Falls and surrounding areas. This is a great
way to get connected while attending the Seneca Falls
campus.
Active Duty Military--Department of Defense Feedback
System
4. Leadership Summit
For students receiving Active Duty Military benefits,
NYCC’s official point of contact to file a complaint is the
Director of Student Life located in the college’s Student
Life Office. A student may also submit a complaint
directly to the Department of Defense, if they believe the
college is failing to follow the VA Principles of
Excellence. Visit the Military OneSource website
This outstanding leadership opportunity is designed to
provide participants with “tools of the trade” to include
building self-confidence, generate teambuilding and
motivate students to excel in their leadership
development skills.
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5. Transition Ceremony
b. Student Government Association
The purpose of the Transition Ceremony is to create a
meaningful milestone for the seventh-trimester
chiropractic student that honors the matriculation to the
next phase of their education to the clinical experience.
During the Transition Ceremony, recipients of Academic
Awards, Community Awards, and Scholarship Awards
will be announced.
The Student Government Association (SGA)
consists of an executive board and class officers.
SGA conveys the concerns of the student body
to the Administration after communicating with
class officers from each class. Students may
obtain a copy of the Student Government
Association Constitution from the Office of
Student Life.
6. Transformation Celebration
2. Student Clubs & Organizations
The Transformation Celebration provides an opportunity
for the Finger Lakes School of Acupuncture and Oriental
Medicine to recognize fifth-trimester and eighth-trimester
students as they reach significant milestones in their
education. Eighth-trimester students approach program
completion/graduation, and fifth-trimester students enter
the internship phase of clinical education. Students,
faculty and administration share a time of appreciation,
congratulation, and celebration.
Certain special-interest clubs offer students the
opportunity to organize activities related to both
curricular and extracurricular interests. The formation of
new clubs and organizations is encouraged; however,
College protocol must be followed. Consult the Office of
Student Life for more information regarding clubs and
organizations.
During the first trimester at NYCC, the student has the
opportunity to complete a student membership
application for the American Chiropractic Association
(ACA), the International Chiropractic Association (ICA),
or the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC). The
membership fee is included as part of the general fees
charged to the student.
B. LEADERSHIP EDUCATION
Leadership education encompasses such resources as
seminars, skill sessions and motivational speakers to
encourage students to develop skills that will enhance
their professional success and their realization of personal
goals. Additional leadership opportunities exist through
involvement in clubs and organizations on campus.
3. Student Club/Organization Guidelines
Noted are highlights from the guidelines for clubs/
organizations that wish to be recognized and be eligible
for funding from Student Activities (see item 8 below). A
detailed copy of the Club/Organization Guidelines may
be obtained from the Office of Student Life.
The nonacademic activities in which students participate
constitute an integral part of the total educational
experience. Membership in various clubs, professional
organizations, and in the Student Government
Association (SGA) provides a background of valuable
experience for involvement and professional enrichment.
Students wishing to form new clubs/organizations must
obtain approval from the Office of Student Life by
obtaining a Club Packet and returning it to the Office of
Student Life with the following items:
1. Student Government
a.
Class Officers
A name and letter of intent. The letter of intent
should include the purpose of the group and
suggested schedule of events planned.
Chiropractic and Acupuncture program class
elections are held for class officer positions. Class
officers serve as an information service between
faculty/staff/administration and students. They
are also responsible for any fundraising activities
undertaken by their class as well as keeping an
accurate account of all financial transactions
pertaining to their tri.
A list of at least 15 student members including names,
addresses, phone numbers and trimester. All
organizations must have at least 10 active members
during each trimester.
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An Advisor’s Acceptance sheet signed by the
club/organization’s advisor, who must be a member
of the faculty or staff at NYCC. Advisors can only
advise two clubs at any one time. All advisors must be
approved by the appropriate College personnel.
Advisors for technique clubs must be full-time
faculty who are proficient in the technique.
appropriate disciplinary action, and in the case of an
organization which authorizes such conduct, rescission of
permission for that organization to operate on campus
property.
A “constitution” that includes a statement of the
club’s basic purpose.
In addition to the guidelines for student clubs/
organizations outlined above, technique oriented clubs/
organizations are subject to the College’s Chiropractic
Adjusting and Acupuncture Treatment and Herbal
Recommendation policies (see Academic Affairs
Policies). Any student found adjusting or needling or
voluntarily receiving an adjustment or needling without
direct supervision of the approved faculty advisor will be
considered in direct violation of club guidelines and will
be subject to disciplinary proceedings in according with
the College’s Code of Student Conduct and Ethics.
5. Additional Guidelines for Chiropractic and
Acupuncture Technique Clubs
Upon receipt of the above items, the Office of Student
Life will discuss the club/organization with the student(s)
and determine whether the club/organization will be
considered an “active” group.
No clubs/organizations will be recognized that
discriminate against students for reasons of race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, age, physical disability or sexual
orientation. Club membership must be open to all
students of NYCC.
6. Guest Speakers
Clubs/organizations may not charge a membership fee or
dues. Funding for activities is to be requested according
to the procedure in item 8, Student Club Funding.
Students must not be restricted from NYCC club
meetings, academic lectures or other activities as a result
of non-payment.
Any club or student organization requesting to bring a
guest speaker on campus must complete and follow the
procedures outlined below:
a.
Any violation of club/organization guidelines will deem
the club/organization invalid and ineligible for any
further meetings or funding for the remainder of the
trimester.
At least 30 days prior to a proposed speaking
engagement, obtain a Guest Speaker Packet from
the Office of Student Life.
b. Send the proposed guest speaker the Academic
Freedom and Responsibility Policy, Educational
Policy of NYCC, and Guest Speaker Disclaimer
form. The proposed guest speaker must sign the
Guest Speaker Disclaimer form and return it to
the appropriate student club or student
organization representative (see item c below).
4. Maintenance of Public Order on the College
Campus and Other Property Used for
Educational Purposes
In accordance with New York State Law Article 129-A,
such rules and regulations shall prohibit, among other
things, any action or situation which recklessly or
intentionally endangers mental or physical health or
involves the forced consumption of liquor or drugs for
the purpose of initiation into or affiliation with any
organization. Such rules and regulations shall govern the
conduct of students, faculty, and other staff as well as
visitors and other licensees and invitees on such campuses
and property. The penalties for violations of such rules
and regulations shall be clearly set forth therein and shall
include provisions for the ejection of a violator from such
campus and property, in the case of a student or faculty
violator his or her suspension, expulsion, or other
c. Request the proposed guest speaker to provide–
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the signed Guest Speaker Disclaimer form;
major topics to be covered in list or
paragraph form;
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a brief curriculum vitae, including name,
address, phone, education, licenses and
certification, practice experience, teaching
and administrative experience, professional
affiliations and postgraduate education.
d. Complete the Guest Speaker Request form and
return it to the Office of Student Life.
Both within and outside the fields pertaining to
instruction, research and publication, faculty should
conduct themselves in a manner that does credit both to
themselves and to the institution. When speaking or
writing as a citizen, faculty shall be free from institutional
censorship or discipline but, in accordance with the
principles of scholarship they should be accurate, exercise
appropriate restraint, show respect for the opinions of
others and, where appropriate, clearly indicate that they
are not a spokesperson for the institution. Guest speakers
are expected to adhere to this policy.
e. Submit the completed Guest Speaker Packet
(items c and d above) to the Office of Student
Life at least 30 days prior to the date of the
proposed speaking engagement.
The Office of Student Life will forward the completed
Guest Speaker Packet to appropriate College personnel
for approval. The Office of Student Life will not approve
the use of a room for a guest speaker until the Guest
Speaker Packet is returned with all required signatures of
approval.
8. Student Club Funding
Clubs that are currently active and approved by the Office
of Student Life are entitled to receive funding through the
Student Activities budget. The source of this funding is
available through the mandatory Student Activities
trimester fee. These dollars are budgeted to active clubs
and organizations that provide proof of meeting
attendance, meeting minutes, etc. Unused funds from
inactive clubs may revert to the Student Activities budget.
No posters may be displayed until the speaker is approved
and the poster is initialed by the Office of Student Life.
The appropriate faculty advisor or designee MUST be
present at the lecture or presentation.
7. Guest Speakers: Academic Freedom and
Academic Responsibility
Guest speakers are expected to adhere to NYCC’s policy
on Academic Freedom for Faculty and maintain the same
standards of scholarship as those maintained by regular
faculty. Failure to comply with this regulation will render
the speaker ineligible for any future interaction within
NYCC’s environs. The policy is as follows:
C. CLUB OR ORGANIZATION EVENTS WITH
ALCOHOL
1. Scheduling
No more than one public event (defined as an activity
involving more than 15 people) with alcohol is allowed on
campus at any one time. Organizations wishing to
sponsor a public event with alcohol should check with the
Office of Student Life to see what other events are
scheduled on the College calendar at that time. Parties
must end by 12:00 midnight on weekends. No parties will
be registered on evenings prior to a class day or during
scheduled exams.
In the context of the mission statement of the College, it
is the policy of NYCC to foster and maintain full freedom
of discussion, inquiry, teaching and research. Faculty are
entitled, as they deem appropriate, to organize their
course with respect to content, support materials and
methods of evaluation, but in accordance with goals and
objectives of the published course description and with
the highest academic standards.
a.
In research and publication, faculty are entitled to discuss
freely those subjects in which they feel competent, pursue
inquiry into any area of academic interest, and present and
argue for those ideas and conclusions arising from such
inquiry. While free to express those ideas which seem
justified by facts, faculty are expected to maintain
standards of sound scholarship and competent teaching.
Further, while the pursuit of academic excellence
sometimes demands challenging established ideas, the
denigration or disparagement of individuals or ideas is not
considered to be consistent with professional etiquette.
Prior Approval
Prior written approval for any public event with
alcohol must be obtained from the Office of
Student Life. Registration of the event and
request forms must be completed at least two
weeks prior to the event.
b. Facilities
Room reservations must be made through the
appropriate staff for any campus building or area
to be used for the event. A maximum of 15
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people at any one time will be allowed in a
residence hall suite during a public event where
there is alcohol consumption. Special
arrangements or setups should be discussed with
the Office of Student Life and indicated on the
request form.
6. Publicity
All posters or flyers for public events with alcohol must
be approved and stamped by the Office of Student Life
prior to distribution. All such promotional materials must
reflect a responsible attitude toward alcohol use and may
be posted only in designated areas. The Office of Student
Life reserves the right to approve or reject such
promotional materials.
2. Food and Refreshments
Food and nonalcoholic beverages must be provided by
the sponsor at all public events where alcohol is served.
The sponsor must secure approval from the Office of
Student Life for the amount and type of food and
beverages to be served, and all supplies must be ordered
from NYCC Dining Services at least two weeks prior to
the event.
7. Serving of Alcohol
3. Entertainment
Alcohol may only be sold to students by Dining Services.
Furthermore, drinks must be individually purchased, and
“all you can drink” purchases for one price are not
allowed. The prices to be charged for beverages must be
approved by the Director of Dining Services or her/his
designee.
The sponsor is responsible for making all arrangements
for engagement and payment to any entertainment at the
event. If College funds are to be used, the sponsor must
request the funds from the Office of Student Life a
minimum of 10 days in advance of the scheduled date.
Payment will be made upon receipt of appropriate
paperwork.
Alcohol may be sold to and consumed by only those
individuals who are 21 years of age or over and authorized
to be at the event. The designated ID checkers shall be
responsible for verifying identifications and age by
examining written evidence of age on a photographic ID
card, and shall provide all such authorized individuals
with a wristband to be worn during the event.
4. Personnel
Personnel of Dining Services are the only ones licensed to
sell alcohol on campus; no money may be exchanged
between students for alcoholic beverages. Alcohol may be
served only in designated areas.
The sponsor must make advance arrangements for and
payment (when necessary) to the following personnel, all
of whom must be at least 21 years of age:
a.
Kegs, beer balls, or alcoholic punches are not allowed for
alcohol events in residence hall suites.
At least two members of the sponsoring
organization to be responsible for controlling the
event;
Alcohol is allowed only in student suites. Open containers
cannot be transported from one suite to another or
consumed in public lounges.
b. An advisor of the sponsoring group, to be
present during the entire event;
8. Quiet Hours
c. Two ID checkers at each door for the duration of
the event;
Public events must not violate the quiet hours or any
other noise regulation governing residence halls.
d. Personnel from Dining Services to dispense
alcohol, soda, or other nonalcoholic beverages.
9. Cleanup
5. Security
The sponsor shall be responsible immediately after the
event for cleaning and restoring all used facilities and
areas to their condition preceding the event. Satisfactory
clean up consists of–
The sponsor must notify campus security of the event at
least one week prior to the scheduled date.
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a.
putting all garbage from floors and tables into
trash barrels with liners;
from the Vice President of Institutional Advancement is
required prior to engagement in any activities by NYCC
students, employees, groups or clubs where their
affiliation with the College may generate promotional
exposure for another’s commercial or political interests.
b. removing the barrels to a dumpster nearest the
activity;
c. taking down all decorations and signs;
XII. Residence Life
d. wiping down tables;
NYCC maintains a full-service Residence Life program.
Students may choose to live on campus in one of the
modern and convenient residence halls when they enter
into a Housing License Agreement with the College.
e. cleaning the floor by sweeping or vacuuming, as
appropriate.
10. Legal Responsibilities
a.
Physical Damage
A. RESIDENCE LIFE PHILOSOPHY
A host or sponsor shall be responsible for any
and all physical damage to the facility or area
used, including entries, exits and bathrooms
used, and for all costs incurred by the College as a
result of prohibited or irresponsible behavior at a
private party or public event.
The NYCC Residence Life philosophy is based on the
principles of providing students with a safe, healthy and
attractive living-learning environment that supports the
academic mission of the College. Hence, the policies that
have been established by NYCC have been created in
order to promote the welfare and protection of
individuals as well as the College community.
b. Enforcement of Laws and Policies
In turn, the residence halls provide an opportunity for
interaction among peers of various cultural and ethnic
backgrounds. Many aspects of residence hall living occur
simply by the nature of the environment; however, many
are shaped by the goals of the institution. NYCC places a
high priority on the concepts of our halls serving as
living/learning environments. Mutual respect and
The host(s) or event sponsor must comply with
and enforce all federal, state, local and College
policies. Campus Security and the Office of
Student Life shall have additional authority for
any appropriate enforcement activity, including
the discretion to close a private party or public
event if necessary.
consideration combined with an awareness and
sensitivity to the needs of other students must be the
standards for group living. Any student who is found
c. College Judicial Procedures
to be disruptive to the communal arrangements of a
residence hall or who conducts himself/herself in an
irresponsible or unethical fashion will be sanctioned in a
manner consistent with policies and processes noted in
the Student Guide.
Faculty, staff or students who violate club or
organization event policy are subject to
disciplinary action in accordance with College
policies and judicial procedures.
For additional information regarding photocopies,
scheduling of events, club mailboxes, bulletin board
postings, fund raising, and use of the College logo/seal,
please contact the Office of Student Life.
A second component of the Residence Life philosophy is
the high priority that is placed upon the physical
condition of our campus. To keep the buildings safe and
in good condition, the Residence Life Staff works closely
with the Facilities/Security Department.
D. CORPORATE RELATIONS
On-campus living offers convenience as well as the
opportunity to live near friends and other members of the
academic community. On-campus living places students
closer to their classrooms, the Library, Health & Fitness
Center activities, and various other important locations
New York Chiropractic College works with industry
leaders to establish mutually beneficial relationships
through corporate sponsorships. Accordingly, approval
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and events. Such a living arrangement enhances the
feeling of belonging to the College.
The Residence Hall License Agreement has been
prepared in accordance with New York State law. A
student’s electronic check mark on the portal is
considered a valid response of acceptance of his/her
obligations under the law of the Residence Hall License
Agreement.
B. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND WAIVERS
OF RESIDENCY
General Requirements
C. RESIDENCE LIFE CONTRACT DURATION AND
OBLIGATIONS
1. Residence Hall License Agreements will run on a
trimester-by-trimester basis, with the exception of the
first license agreement. All first-trimester students
who choose to live on campus are required to live on
campus for two consecutive trimesters. Students may
move off campus following their residency obligation
by following the procedure that is posted each
trimester at the Student Life office.
Upon moving into a residence hall on campus, students
must sign a Residence Hall License Agreement covering
two full trimesters, after which time the student may
request to terminate the agreement by submitting written
notice to the Student Life office by the date posted by the
Student Life office.
2. New students are assigned rooms on a first-come,
first-served basis after they have been accepted to the
College and have paid the required housing deposit.
Returning students will have the choice of
(a) requesting a room change, or (b) living in their
current room.
When the student’s initial Residence Hall License
Agreement expires, the student may choose to continue
living on campus on a trimester-by-trimester basis. The
student can also terminate the Residence Hall License
Agreement at the end of any trimester thereafter by
notifying the Student Life office in writing by the dates
posted at the Student Life office. If a student misses the
deadline, (s)he may still apply. If the request is honored,
(s)he will be assessed a $200 release fee.
3. All residents must sign, via the Student Portal, a
Residence Hall License Agreement with the College.
After each trimester, or after the second trimester for
incoming students, residents have the opportunity to
move off campus or reserve their present room
assignment.
If a student’s academic course load falls below full-time,
(s)he must notify the Student Life office within three days
of his/her change from full-time status. The College
reserves the right to review/terminate on-campus
housing for persons not engaged in full-time study.
4. All residents must comply with all health and safety
requirements and inspections, including the New
York State fire inspection.
D. LICENSE TERMINATION AND REFUNDS
5. The Residence Hall License Agreement is a legal
agreement between the student and New York
Chiropractic College. It entitles the student to use
residence hall accommodations only in such a
manner as described in this agreement. It is not a
lease.
All Residence Hall License Agreements are binding for
one full trimester, with the exception of the first license
agreement for incoming students, which is binding for
two full trimesters. New students and students moving on
campus for the first time are required to pay a $100 room
deposit at the time of room sign-up. The deposit will be
applied to that trimester’s room fee. Students will be
billed for the cost of the room when they receive their
tuition bill. If a student changes his/her mind about living
on campus before (s)he moves in, that student is entitled
to a full refund of room deposit and room fees. To receive
this refund, written notice must be given within two
working days following the beginning of the commencing
trimester. Once moved in, no housing refunds are granted
unless the student separates from the institution. Early
Failure to observe any of the terms and conditions of the
Residence Hall License Agreement will be deemed an
immediate violation. Such violation(s) may subject a
student to disciplinary actions, which may include but are
not limited to fines, eviction from the residence halls or
room transfer to another location within the residence
hall system.
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termination of the license agreement will also result in a
$200 early-termination fine.
procedures must be completed. Refunds that are
approved are based on the College’s published Refund
Policy.
Students returning to the halls for the next trimester are
allowed to keep belongings in the residence halls during
each trimester recess with permission. Students must
vacate the residence halls and remove items from the
premises by the advertised deadline if they are not
returning to the halls the following trimester or be
charged.
F. ROOM ASSIGNMENTS
The College reserves the right to assign residents to
rooms that need to be filled before any preferences will be
honored. The Office of Student Life may change a room
assignment based on the College’s need to consolidate
and/or to accommodate for the good of the residence
hall room-assignment needs.
Permission must be granted for any student remaining on
campus over break. Requests will be considered on an
individual basis. Students granted permission may be
moved to another location over break. See Housing
Agreement for details.
Room assignments for students will be made every
trimester for new students. Students residing in the halls
may have the option to remain in the rooms they
currently occupy or request a room change. Once a room
assignment has been made, changes of that assignment
must be approved by the Student Life office and
processed by the residence hall director.
Storage for personal belongings may be provided as space
permits. Students may also wish to take any personal
valuables home with them for the break, as the College
strongly recommends that no valuables be left in the
residence halls during vacation periods. NYCC is not
responsible for the loss or damage of property of any
resident or individual due to theft, fire or other causes.
The College does not accept any responsibility for student
possessions, including those stored in the building.
The College provides a variety of housing options
comprised of single rooms and family housing. Each
building has a kitchen facility located in the basement
along with recreation and laundry facilities, and also has
cable television and a wireless Internet service available to
the students.
When a student moves off campus, (s)he must take all
possessions. Any items left behind become the property
of the College to dispense as deemed appropriate. Signing
this agreement authorizes the College to remove and
properly store or dispense any belongings not properly
removed or stored after the time of hall closing, as
determined by the Director of Student Life. Acceptance
of the license also means that the student agrees to pay
such fees as are assessed by the College for the labor
involved in moving and storing the student’s personal
belongings, and that the College shall not be responsible
for any resulting loss or damage.
Limited family housing is assigned to students whose
spouses accompany them to Seneca Falls to live full-time
during their tenure as a resident. Married students and
their spouses are eligible for two-bedroom suites, and
those whose dependent minor children live with them on
campus are eligible for four- and five-bedroom family
suites. Eligibility for family housing must be proven by
submitting a copy of a marriage license (for spouses) or
birth certificate (for children).
For additional information regarding the license
agreement, policies and fines, please refer to the
Residence Hall License Agreement, or contact the Office
of Student Life.
E. WITHDRAWAL REFUNDS
If a student separates from the College for any reason,
(s)he may be entitled to a full or partial refund in
accordance with the College’s published refund policy. To
be eligible for any refund, (s)he must submit an
appropriate written request to terminate the housing
license as part of the withdrawal procedures. Sign-out
Fines related to Residence Life issues can be charged to
students based on what violation has occurred. Any
individual who has been cited with a violation may be
subject to judicial action and/or eviction from the
residence hall.
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for students and alumni 24 hours a day, wherever they
may be. Included on our Student Portal page are access to
the U.S. ChiroMapTM program, links to online scopes of
practice, NYCC’s online career opportunities database,
templates for résumés, cover letters, thank-you letters,
business plans and a sample associate contract. Business
information and information on job-search and
interviewing strategies and salary information are also
available here. A similar page is available on our Alumni
Portal, enabling the Center to continue to offer its
services to graduates.
XIII. Center for Career Development
and Professional Success
The Center for Career Development and Professional
Success provides applicants, students and alumni from all
of NYCC’s programs with assistance needed to identify
and pursue career goals. In collaboration with other
departments of the College, the Center provides lifelong
career services to its clientele.
Specific services include the following:
E. CAREER COACHING/COUNSELING
A. UNITED STATES CHIROMAPTM
Through individual career counseling, students are
assisted in identifying and clarifying career options and
evaluating these in light of their own abilities and
interests. In addition, workshops and seminars are
available on topics of common interest related to the
career development of NYCC students. Center services
are taken to the outpatient health centers every trimester
to assist students with transitioning to professional
practice. The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is also offered
to help students identify and learn to utilize interpersonal
style as it relates to career development and the
establishment of successful interpersonal relationships.
The ChiroMapTM is a map of the United States with a
colored overlay that shows areas of high potential for a
successful integrated healthcare practice. Associated
demographics available through the Center’s Student
Portal page help to identify focused areas of population
that correspond with the profile of the type of person
most likely to utilize integrated healthcare. The program
provides students with powerful tools for choosing
locations that will lead to career success.
B. PRACTICE LAWS & REGULATIONS
Information regarding scope of practice and licensure
requirements for each state is available for each of our
degree programs to assist students in determining their
ability to practice as they wish in their state(s) of choice.
F. CAREER SERVICES LIBRARY
A diverse collection of printed reference materials, videos
and computer software enables students to access
job-search and practice-management resources, and
includes information on state-licensure standards and
scopes of practice. This information is available for
chiropractic, nutrition, and acupuncture and Oriental
medicine programs.
C. ONLINE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES DATABASE
An online database enables students and graduates to
locate career opportunities worldwide. Advertisement of
opportunities in this database is freely available to NYCC
students, faculty, staff and alumni. The database places
clients in direct contact with employers and provides
information on contact data, position requirements and
other pertinent specifications. Containing over 2,000
listings, the database is widely used by NYCC students,
staff, alumni and the professional community.
XIV. College Bookstore
The College Bookstore, currently operated by Follett, is
located in the tunnel connecting the Academic I and
Administration buildings. It is open Monday through
Friday and occasionally on Saturdays. The Bookstore
offers a full range of supplies and services throughout the
year including textbook buybacks, digital textbooks,
College rings and special orders of both books and
supplies. The College Bookstore is a Welch Allyn
distributor.
D. STUDENT AND ALUMNI PORTAL PAGES
Housed on our campus intranet, our Portal pages enable
us to offer most of our services online, providing access
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A. TEXT RENTAL
E. COLLEGE RINGS
Our goal is to help you get affordable textbooks as quickly
and efficiently as possible – whether that’s online, in-store
or both! Renting could save you up to 50% or more; it’s
simple and convenient. You’ll be able to create a textrental agreement, manage an existing account, or review
your rental history. All is available at
www.rent-a-text.com.
Official NYCC rings and other graduation regalia items
are available at the Bookstore. Sample rings are on display
and order forms are available. Rings may also be ordered
online at www.herff-jones.com/college or
www.shop.jostens.com.
F. OTHER SERVICES
B. BOOK BUYBACK
The Bookstore welcomes the opportunity to provide fax
service, Fed Ex shipping, postage stamps, and free
gift-wrapping.
At the end of each trimester, a book buyback is conducted
at which time students have the opportunity to sell any
unwanted textbooks. The Bookstore will pay up to 50%
of the original value of the textbook dependent on need,
availability and changing market trends.
XV. Health Services
C. SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
A. CAMPUS HEALTH CENTER – SENECA FALLS
CAMPUS
The Bookstore stocks all textbooks, supplies and
equipment required for all courses at NYCC. Equipment
is on display and available for purchase on days the
Bookstore is open. Several different methods of payment
are acceptable, including cash, imprinted personal checks,
American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Discover Card.
In addition, the Bookstore carries portable adjusting
tables and is happy to special-order any book in print at
no extra charge.
The Campus Health Center is available on an
appointment basis to serve the chiropractic and, the
acupuncture and Oriental medicine healthcare needs of
the College community, which includes students, faculty,
and staff. Its hours of operation vary from trimester to
trimester. Participation in the Campus Health Center
provides valuable learning experience for NYCC interns
as well as partial fulfillment of their clinical education
requirements.
D. BOOKSTORE REFUND POLICY
B. STUDENT ACCIDENT AND HEALTH
INSURANCE
The refund policy for textbooks and merchandise is as
follows: New textbooks that are in the same condition as
when purchased and used textbooks in salable condition
may be returned within 7 days from the first day of class.
Textbooks purchased after the first 7 days of class may be
returned within one day of purchase. Clothing is
returnable within 7 days of purchase with tags attached
and with receipt. Supplies are nonreturnable.
Information on how to obtain insurance is available in the
Office of Student Life, located on the first floor of the
Academic I Building (Suite 114). Accident and health
insurance are the sole responsibility of the student. Please
take this responsibility seriously. Health emergencies do
occur in everyone’s lifetime.
A receipt is required for all returns.
C. SENECA FALLS HEALTH CENTER
No refunds will be allowed during exam periods.
The Seneca Falls Health Center is located on the campus,
across from the Health & Fitness Center. This facility
offers a wide range of services that include chiropractic,
medical, acupuncture, Oriental medicine, massage
therapy, and podiatry. Additionally, this facility provides
Please note policies are subject to change; please refer to
your bookstore manager.
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medical infirmary services to chiropractic students in
Trimesters 1-7 and chiropractic interns assigned to the
Seneca Falls campus. Students enrolled in the
MSA/MSAOM programs have the option to pay a
minimal fee to receive infirmary services at this facility. To
enroll, MSA/MSAOM students must complete an
Infirmary Fee Election Form each trimester at the
Bursar’s office. The enrollment must be done prior to the
second week of the trimester.
XVII. Health & Fitness Education
A. HEALTH & FITNESS EDUCATION
PHILOSOPHY
The NYCC Department of Health & Fitness Education
seeks to promote, conduct and administer organized
aquatics, intramural sports, fitness programs and informal
recreational sports activities for the patrons of the Health
& Fitness Center by–
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1. providing an opportunity for interesting and
rewarding sports competitions and recreation;
The campus meal plan at NYCC offers participants
quality, value and flexibility with a menu that utilizes
variety, nutrition and convenience.
2. providing a varied and diverse program of intramural
sports and recreational activities so that all students
have an opportunity to participate, regardless of
athletic ability;
The Main Servery is located in the Administration
Building. Meal plan participants as well as cash customers
are invited to sample and enjoy a wide array of food
including sandwiches/wraps, burgers, pizza and snacks as
well as Healthy Heart items and a changing menu of daily
specials.
3. emphasizing the importance of establishing a habit of
lifetime involvement in recreational activities.
The Health & Fitness Education Department encourages
suggestions concerning policies, equipment, programs,
facilities, conditions, personnel or any other aspect of the
department’s program that may be beneficial to the
overall services provided. The College looks forward to
continuing to meet patrons’ recreational needs.
The Coffee Kiosk is located on the lower level of
Academic I Building, below the Campus Health Center
and computer lab. The Kiosk features coffee, espresso,
cappuccino, fresh baked goods, sandwiches, salads, and
soups.
Purchases can be made with cash, credit card, or with the
meal card. It is currently a requirement that all
chiropractic and acupuncture students in Trimesters 1-9
who attend classes on the main campus or are assigned to
the Seneca Falls Health Center taking 12 or more credits
purchase a minimum campus meal plan. However, a
student may select one of the larger meal plan options for
greater dining convenience and savings. This must be
done at the Bursar’s office prior to the end of the first
week of the trimester.
B. TYPES OF PROGRAMS OFFERED
In the event that a meal plan participant must withdraw
from the College, a credit will be processed according to
the College Refund Policy.
The intramural program provides a wide array of
intramural opportunities such as flag football, soccer,
basketball, racquetball, volleyball, softball, kickball, and
dodgeball.
1. Open Recreation
Open court time in the gymnasium and open swim time
in the Olympic-size pool are available daily. Facility
calendars and pool schedules are located across from the
Assistant Director’s office.
2. Intramural Sports
3. Instructional, Fitness and Wellness Programs
The Department of Health & Fitness Education
instructional, fitness and wellness programs are a different
approach toward total fitness. Through a network of
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personal trainers and lifetime sports instructors, the
programs’ objectives are (a) to help improve personal
wellbeing by providing a variety of challenging
opportunities designed to improve overall personal health
at a pace that is designed for each individual; and (b) to
introduce the student to fitness and recreational activities
that will promote physical, emotional and social benefits.
4. Pool
4. Chiropractic Games
5. Locker Facilities
Students are encouraged to participate in the annual
Chiropractic Games held each fall in Cocoa Beach,
Florida. This event attracts a minimum of 13 chiropractic
colleges, normally with 1,000 to 1,200 chiropractic college
students participating in numerous athletic competitions
such as softball, volleyball, golf, flag football, soccer,
running, basketball, swimming, and ice hockey.
Lockers may be rented by purchasing a locker permit in
the Health & Fitness Center office, Room 102 of the
Health & Fitness Center, between the hours of 8:30 AM
and 4:00 PM Monday through Friday (unless posted
otherwise).
A six-lane, 25-meter pool ranging in depth from 3.5 to 13
feet is located in the Health & Fitness Center. A wide
range of aquatic programming, including water walking
and aquacise classes, is available in both a structured and
unstructured format.
6. Outdoor Facilities
The landscaping of the campus provides the potential for
a large variety of recreational athletic facilities. The NYCC
outdoor facilities consist of two softball diamonds, a
multipurpose athletic field designed to accommodate
soccer, flag football and lacrosse. Additionally, Executive
Links, a nine-hole, par-three golf course and driving range
located on the campus, is available, at a fee, to students
interested in golf.
C. HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER FACILITIES
AVAILABLE FOR USE
1. Multi-Purpose Gymnasium
The 32,000-square-foot gymnasium in the NYCC Health
& Fitness Center features a multifunctional Pulastic 7+2
resilient athletic surface equipped with four
interchangeable basketball/tennis courts; nine volleyball
courts; and a 150-meter, four-lane walking/jogging track
encircling the gymnasium. Please check the schedule for
availability of times of the various activities.
D. HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER CLOSINGS
The Health & Fitness Center closes during certain periods
of the year, most notably during National Board
examinations, commencement, and major holidays. Every
effort is made to notify the student population well in
advance concerning these dates. However, all students are
encouraged to consult the schedules posted throughout
the Health & Fitness Center, the Student Portal, and the
NYCC website.
2. Fitness Center
The Health & Fitness Center is home to a
3,699-square-foot, state-of-the-art strength and
cardiovascular fitness center featuring top-of-the-line
equipment: rowing machines, treadmills, stair climbing
machines, upright bikes and recumbent bikes. The
free-weight area contains an extensive number of fitness
products, including over 2,100 pounds of Olympic plates
and dumbbells.
Additionally, the Health & Fitness Center will close in the
event the campus closes due to a snow storm, or for any
other reason related to weather conditions that would
jeopardize the safety of our students and employees.
3. Racquetball/Handball Courts
E. HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER ACCESS
The two racquetball/handball courts are scheduled on a
reservation basis. Standard safety equipment such as
eyewear, plastic racquet frames, and wrist lanyards is
strongly recommended when using the courts.
An NYCC Student Identification card or a Health &
Fitness Center membership photo identification card is
required for entry into the facility.
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F. SPOUSE/FACULTY/STAFF/DEPENDENT
MEMBERSHIP
Attending an off-campus health center during the
eighth, ninth and tenth trimesters;
Student, faculty, and staff spouses and dependents are
eligible to utilize the Health & Fitness Center facilities
upon purchasing a Health & Fitness Center Community
membership. All memberships are for one-year, effective
the date of purchase. Members (except children under 5)
will be issued a photo identification card that must be
presented upon entering the Health & Fitness Center.
Information regarding the categories and cost of
memberships is available from the Health & Fitness
Center.
Withdrawal or leave of absence;
Graduation.
Filing this form promptly ensures that mail will be
forwarded in a timely manner. Without such notification,
mail may be returned to the sender.
USPS shipping is also available.
B. STUDENT MAILROOM USAGE
XVIII. Other Campus Services
Students wishing to distribute fliers or other notices
through student mailboxes must follow the procedure
noted below:
A. MAIL SERVICES
1. Take the items to the Office of Student Life for
approval.
The Mail Services Department’s hours of operation are
8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
2. The Office of Student Life will review the items for
compliance with the College posting policy.
Mailboxes are located on the lower level of the
Administration Building. All students share a mailbox
with one other student.
3. If the request is approved, the Office of Student Life
will be responsible for having the items placed in
mailboxes. Students are not to take them to the
mailroom themselves.
Mail is delivered to students’ mailboxes daily by
approximately 3:00 PM. For oversized items, a package
slip will be placed in the mailbox. The package slip may be
presented at the Mailroom window during regular
business hours for package pickup. The following
information is vital to ensuring that mail is delivered in a
timely manner. Mail sent to the College that does not have
the appropriate mailing address will take longer to be
delivered.
1.
Students may not distribute personal ads through
mailboxes.
C. DUPLICATION CENTER
All students wishing to use the College’s Duplication
Center for club or activity purposes must receive approval
from the Office of Student Life. Students may not use the
College duplicating services for personal or academic
business. Use is restricted to clubs and activities only. All
duplication requests must conform with the College’s
copyright policy.
Address for UPS, Fed Ex and USPS
Name – Box #
NYCC
2360 State Route 89
Seneca Falls, NY 13148
2. Mail Delivery Address Change Form
D. MONITOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
A change-of-address form is available from the Mail
Services Department for the following uses:
Campus overhead monitors are used to inform the
student body of academic and administrative matters, as
well as to make announcements of professional, cultural
and social interest. Student groups may use these
Moving on or off campus;
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monitors for announcements with the approval of the
Office of Student Life.
E. LOST AND FOUND
Lost and Found is located in the Facilities office, room
L01, on the lower level of the Administration Building.
Hours of operation are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM
to noon and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
F. EMERGENCY CALLS
College staff will make every effort to locate students for
emergency calls. Callers with requests that are not of a
serious nature will be advised that the message will not be
delivered.
G. STUDENT LOCKERS
All matriculated students at NYCC are issued a locker on
campus for storing their possessions while attending
classes. Lockers are located in the tunnels connecting the
Library, the Academic Building, and the Administration
Building. Locker assignments and combinations are
issued during student orientation.
Students are responsible for removing all contents from
their lockers by the end of the seventh trimester or their
last date of attendance at the Seneca Falls campus. Items
not removed from lockers will be removed by the
Facilities Department and kept in the Facilities office for
90 days. Any items not claimed within 90 days will not be
retained by the College.
Questions regarding locker assignment and usage may be
directed to the Facilities office. NYCC is not responsible
for lost, stolen, or damaged property.
Contact NYCC representatives for more information.
2360 State Route 89 • Seneca Falls, NY 13148 • 1-800-234-6922 • www.nycc.edu
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